MATTHEW 7:23

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

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Matthew 7:23 Translation & Meaning

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And καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words And
then τότε The when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution) then
will I profess ὁμολογήσω To assent, i.e., covenant, acknowledge profess
unto them, αὐτοῖς The reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons unto them
I ἔγνων To "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed) I
never Οὐδέποτε Not even at any time, i.e., never at all never
knew ἔγνων To "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed) knew
you: ὑμᾶς· You (as the objective of a verb or preposition) you
depart ἀποχωρεῖτε To go away depart
from ἀπ' "off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative) from
me, ἐμοῦ Of me me
ye that work ἐργαζόμενοι To toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc work
iniquity. ἀνομίαν Illegality, i.e., violation of law or (genitive case) wickedness iniquity

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  • 21  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.

  • 22  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

  • 23  And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

  • 24  Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

  • 25  And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.




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