Parallel Verses
New Heart English Bible
Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"Not everyone who keeps saying to me, "Lord, Lord,' will get into the kingdom from heaven, but only the person who keeps doing the will of my Father in heaven.
A Conservative Version
Not every man who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he who does the will of my Father in the heavens.
American Standard Version
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
"Not every person who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but [only] that person who does what my Father in heaven requires.
Anderson New Testament
Not every one that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Bible in Basic English
Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will go into the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the pleasure of my Father in heaven.
Common New Testament
"Not every one who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Not every one that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but only they who do the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Darby Translation
Not every one who says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he that does the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
Godbey New Testament
Not every one saying to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
Goodspeed New Testament
It is not everyone who says to me 'Lord! Lord!' who will get into the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father in heaven.
John Wesley New Testament
Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Julia Smith Translation
Not every one saying to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens; but he doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
King James 2000
Not every one that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Modern King James verseion
Not everyone who says to Me, Lord! Lord! shall enter the kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in Heaven.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Not all they that say unto me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter in to the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth my father's will which is in heaven.
Moffatt New Testament
It is not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord!', who will get into the Realm of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father in heaven.
Montgomery New Testament
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
NET Bible
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven -- only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
Noyes New Testament
Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, will enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Sawyer New Testament
Not every one that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that does the will of my Father in heaven.
The Emphasized Bible
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord! Lord! shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, - but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Not every one who saith to me, Lord, Lord! shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Not every one who says to me 'Master! Master!' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in Heaven.
Webster
Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Weymouth New Testament
"Not every one who says to me, 'Master, Master,' will enter the Kingdom of the Heavens, but only those who are obedient to my Father who is in Heaven.
Williams New Testament
Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will get into the kingdom of heaven, but only those who practice doing the will of my Father in heaven.
World English Bible
Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Worrell New Testament
"Not every one who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, but he that does the will of My Father in Heaven.
Worsley New Testament
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doth the will of my Father, who is in heaven:
Youngs Literal Translation
'Not every one who is saying to me Lord, lord, shall come into the reign of the heavens; but he who is doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens.
Themes
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Obedience » To God, the duty of » Secures entrance into God's kingdom
Select readings » Wise and foolish builders
Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to heaven
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Gifts entitle us to go to heaven
Service » Test » It excludes mere professors of religion from the kingdom
Will of God » Those that do the will of God
Topics
Interlinear
Pas
Kurios
κύριος
Kurios
Usage: 643
Eiserchomai
References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 7:21
Prayers for Matthew 7:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Sermon On The Mount: False Followers
20 Therefore, by their fruits you will know them. 21 Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, did not we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?'
Cross References
Matthew 25:11-12
Afterward the other virgins also came, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us.'
Luke 6:46
"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say?
Romans 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be justified
James 1:22
But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.
Matthew 10:32-33
Everyone therefore who confesses me before men, him I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 12:50
For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother."
John 3:5
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless one is born of water and Spirit he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.
Isaiah 48:1-2
"Hear this, house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel, and have come forth out of the waters of Judah; who swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness
Hosea 8:2-3
They cry to me, 'My God, we Israel acknowledge you.'
Matthew 16:17
Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 18:3
and said, "Truly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 19:24
Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."
Matthew 21:29-31
He answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he changed his mind, and went.
Matthew 25:21
"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
Mark 3:35
For whoever does the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother."
Luke 11:28
But he said, "On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it."
Luke 13:25
When once the master of the house has risen up, and has shut the door, and you begin to stand outside, and to knock at the door, saying, 'Lord, open to us.' then he will answer and tell you, 'I do not know you or where you come from.'
Luke 18:25
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."
John 6:40
This is the will of my Father who sent me, that everyone who sees the Son, and believes in him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day."
John 7:17
If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself.
John 15:23
He who hates me hates my Father also.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God.
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Ephesians 6:6
not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:3
For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,
1 Thessalonians 5:18
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
Titus 1:16
They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.
Hebrews 4:6
Seeing therefore it remains that some should enter therein, and they to whom the good news was before preached failed to enter in because of disobedience,
Hebrews 13:21
make you complete in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever. Amen.
James 2:20-26
But do you want to know, foolish man, that faith apart from works is useless?
1 Peter 2:15
For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
1 Peter 4:2
that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.
1 John 3:21-24
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God;
Revelation 3:5
He who overcomes will be arrayed in white garments, and I will in no way blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
Matthew 18:10
See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 18:19
Again, truly I tell you, that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 18:35
So my heavenly Father will also do to you, if you do not each forgive your brother from your heart."
Mark 10:23-24
Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples, "How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the Kingdom of God."
John 5:17
But he answered them, "My Father is still working, so I am working, too."
John 10:29-30
My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand.
John 14:7
If you have known me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him."
Revelation 2:27
He will rule them with a rod of iron, shattering them like clay pots; as I also have received of my Father:
Matthew 26:39
He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire."
Matthew 26:42
Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if this cannot pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done."
Acts 19:13-20
But some of the itinerant Jews, exorcists, took on themselves to invoke over those who had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, "I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches."