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Many will tell me in that day, `Lord, Lord, didn`t we prophesy by your name, by your name cast out demons, and by your name do many mighty works?`
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Miracles Aren't Enough
Commentators stress that even spectacular acts like prophesying, casting out demons, or performing miracles in Jesus' name are not proof of salvation. John Gill notes these individuals tragically rely on their own accomplishments for entry into heaven, rather than on Christ himself. The true test is not the power of one's works, but a genuine relationship with Jesus.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In that day. That is, in the last day, the day of judgment; the time when the principles of all pretenders to prophecy and piety will be t…
Did we not prophesy in thy name? (ου τω σω ονοματ επροφητευσαμεν; ). The use of ου in the question expects the affirmative answer.…
19th Century
Anglican
Many will say to me in that day — No part of the Sermon on the Mount is more marvelous in its claims than this. To those who see in Christ…
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Baptist
Many will say to me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? And in your name have cast out devils? And in your name done…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Many will say to me, Christ again summons hypocrites to his judgment-seat, as we showed a short time ago from Luke. As long as they hold a…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord That is, in the last day, the day of judgment, the great and famous day,…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
He gives precautions concerning those against whom one should be on guard. Now, they are described by their profession as prophets.
But one …
