Not--but (ου--αλλ'). Sharp contrast between the mere talker and the doer of God's will.

Not every one that says, etc. He goes on to say that many, on the ground of that profession, will claim admittance into his kingdom. Many …

He who does the will of my Father — The continued stre placed on the ethical side of religion, and on the worthle ne of confe ing a true f…

And many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find i…

St. Jerome: Just as He had said above that those who have the robe of a good life are still not to be received because of the…

If vv.15–20 deal with false prophets, vv.21–23 deal with false followers. Their cry of “Lord, Lord” (v.21) reflects fervency. In Jesus’ day it is d…

Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord. Christ extends his discourse further: for he speaks not only of false prophets, who r…

Not everyone that says to me Lord, Lord
Not every one that calls Christ his Lord and Master, professes subjection to…

Christ here shows that it will not be enough to acknowledge Him as our Master, merely in word and tongue. It is necessary for our happiness that we…

He gives precautions concerning those against whom one should be on guard. Now, they are described by their profe ion as prophets.