Matthew 7:22

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?

Cross-reference

Matthew 7:21 provides the standard — doing the Father's will — which the miracle-workers in 7:22 failed to meet despite their claims.

Matthew 10:5-8 records Jesus authorizing disciples to do the same works—providing the legitimate context for the false claims in Matthew 7:22.

Matthew 13:41 describes angels weeding out evildoers — same final separation as Jesus rejecting false disciples.

Matthew 8:12 depicts weeping and gnashing of teeth for those cast out — same fate as the false disciples rejected by Jesus.

Matthew 25:44 shows the condemned pleading ignorance at judgment — similar appeal to 'Lord' but focuses on omission rather than claimed works.

Matthew 13:21 describes those without root falling away — parallels the shallow faith of false disciples who do works but fall away.

1 Corinthians 13:1 says speaking in tongues without love is nothing, paralleling that spiritual works without righteousness are empty.

Acts 19:13-15 describes exorcists using Jesus' name without true faith, failing like those cast out despite doing miracles in His name.

Numbers 24:4 shows Balaam hearing God's words yet not being a true servant—parallel to those in Matthew 7:22 who prophesy but are rejected.

Malachi 3:18 speaks of distinguishing righteous from wicked—echoing the separation of true disciples from false ones in Matthew 7:22-23.

1 Corinthians 13:2 says prophecy and faith without love are nothing, directly paralleling those who prophesy and do mighty works but are rejected.

Jeremiah 23:13-32 condemns prophets who speak in God's name without His sending, directly paralleling those who claim Jesus' name but practice lawlessness.

Luke 13:26 Parallel

Luke 13:26 echoes this: people who shared meals with Jesus are turned away, just as those who did works in His name are rejected for not being known.

1 Thessalonians 5:4 assures believers the day won't surprise them—contrasting with the false believers in Matthew 7:22 who are caught off guard.

In 1 Kings 22:11-20, false prophets like Zedekiah claim divine authority but speak lies—parallel to those who prophesy in Jesus' name without being known.

2 Thessalonians 1:10 describes Christ glorified in true believers—opposite of the false believers in Matthew 7:22 who are disowned.

2 Timothy 1:18 prays for mercy on 'that day'—contrasting with the harsh rejection of false believers in Matthew 7:22.

2 Timothy 4:8 promises the crown of righteousness on 'that day'—opposite the fate of false believers in Matthew 7:22 who are turned away.

John 13:13 Contrast

In John 13:13, Jesus affirms His title 'Lord' from true disciples — contrasting with the hypocritical use of 'Lord, Lord' by frauds in Matthew 7:22.

Mark 9:39 Contrast

Mark 9:39 says those doing miracles in Jesus' name are not against us — contrasts with false disciples who are rejected despite similar works.

Acts 3:6 Contrast

In Acts 3:6, Peter genuinely heals in Jesus' name — contrasting the false claims of miracles in Matthew 7:22 by those who do not truly know Him.

In 1 Corinthians 13:3, Paul says even extreme acts are worthless without love — paralleling the emptiness of prophetic and miracle works without true relationship in Matthew 7:22.

1 John 1:6 Parallel

In 1 John 1:6, claiming fellowship while walking in darkness is a lie — exactly the hypocrisy of those in Matthew 7:22 who claim to serve Christ but are lawless.

Luke 13:27 Parallel

In Luke 13:27, the master says 'I don't know you; away from me, evildoers' — mirroring the dismissal of false prophets in Matthew 7:23.

Luke 13:25 Parallel

In Luke 13:25, people knock pleading 'Lord' but are denied entry — directly paralleling the rejected 'Lord, Lord' cry of false disciples in Matthew 7:22.

Luke 10:20 Contrast

In Luke 10:20, Jesus downplays power over demons and prioritizes names written in heaven — contrasting the false miracle-workers in Matthew 7:22 who rely on their works.

Micah 3:4 Parallel

Micah 3:4 shows God refusing to answer when wicked leaders cry out — echoes the rejection of false disciples calling 'Lord, Lord'.

Proverbs 1:28 says those who ignored wisdom will call but not be answered — echoes the rejected 'Lord, Lord' plea in Matthew.

Psalm 50:16 Parallel

Psalm 50:16 rebukes the wicked who recite God's laws hypocritically — parallels those who claim works but are rejected.

2 Samuel 22:42 describes enemies crying to the Lord but receiving no answer — mirrors the rejected 'Lord, Lord' cry in Matthew.

1 Samuel 10:6 shows Saul genuinely prophesying by the Spirit — a direct contrast to the false claims of prophecy in Matthew.

Deuteronomy 13:2 warns about a prophet whose sign comes true yet leads to other gods — same issue of false prophets performing miracles to deceive.

Ezekiel 18:24 warns that past righteousness won't save if one turns to sin — parallels false disciples' past works not securing salvation.

1 Samuel 19:23 again records Saul prophesying under the Spirit — contrasting genuine prophetic experience with false assertions.

Hebrews 4:13 Related theme

In Hebrews 4:13, nothing is hidden from God's sight — underscoring that the false claimants' true nature will be exposed on judgment day.

Hebrews 6:4-6 describes those who tasted spiritual gifts but fell away, paralleling the theme of experiencing divine power without final salvation.