World English Bible
Matthew 7:21
“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.”
Verse in context — Matthew 7
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Every tree that doesn't grow good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire.
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Therefore, by their fruits you will know them.
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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.
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Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?
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Then I will tell them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.
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