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Matthew 7:21

Matthew 7:21

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord. Professing obedience (). Observe the indirect claim to this title of reverential submission and the implied expectation that it will be given him by many.

Shall enter into the kingdom of heaven. The final goal of our hopes. But he that doeth the will of my Father. Not "of me," but of him whom I represent, and to whom I stand in a unique relation (observe the claim).

This man also says, "Lord, Lord" (Winer, § ), but not merely says it. Such a man enters into family relationship to Christ (). Which is in heaven. Since you desire to enter the kingdom of heaven, be now obeying the will of him who dwells in heaven.

(For the thought of the verse, cf 1 .

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