Matthew 7:24

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:

Cross-reference

Matthew 7:13 presents the narrow gate—same dual-path imagery as the wise/foolish builders here. Both contrast obedience versus disobedience's outcomes.

Matthew 7:14 expands the narrow-gate metaphor—echoing the same call to choose the difficult but life-giving path as the wise builder here.

Matthew 12:50 defines discipleship as doing the Father's will—same emphasis as obeying Jesus' words here rather than merely hearing them.

Matthew 28:20 commands teaching obedience to all Jesus commanded, directly reinforcing the importance of putting his words into practice.

Matthew 25:2 introduces the wise and foolish virgins, mirroring the wise and foolish builders in contrasting preparedness and obedience.

Matthew 5:3–12 Related theme

Matthew 5:3-12 lists the Beatitudes—the core teachings that the wise builder here heeds and puts into practice.

Matthew 5:28–32 Related theme

Matthew 5:28-32 are specific commands on lust and divorce—examples of the 'words of mine' that the wise builder obeys.

Matthew 6:14 Related theme

Matthew 6:14 teaches forgiveness—another 'word of mine' the wise builder puts into practice.

Matthew 6:15 Related theme

Matthew 6:15 warns of unforgiveness's consequence—another command that the wise builder obeys to build on rock.

Matthew 6:19–21 Related theme

Matthew 6:19-21 calls for heavenly treasure—another teaching that the wise builder acts upon rather than just hearing.

In John 14:22-24, Jesus states that loving him means obeying his teaching — those who obey have fellowship with God.

John 13:17 Parallel

In John 13:17, Jesus says knowing these things brings blessing only if you do them — echoing the hear-and-do requirement.

John 15:10 Parallel

In John 15:10, keeping commands is the condition for remaining in Jesus' love — obedience sustains relationship.

John 15:14 Parallel

In John 15:14, Jesus calls his disciples friends if they do what he commands — friendship with Christ requires action.

In Romans 2:6-9, God repays according to deeds — those who obey receive glory, those who disobey receive wrath.

1 Corinthians 3:11 identifies Christ as the only foundation — directly parallel to the rock in Matthew's parable as the secure base for life.

James 1:21-27 directly exhorts being doers, not hearers only—mirroring the wise builder's obedience.

James 2:17-26 argues faith without works is dead, reinforcing that hearing must be accompanied by doing.

1 John 2:3 Parallel

1 John 2:3 ties knowing God to keeping commandments, echoing the wise builder's obedience as real relationship.

1 John 3:22-24 connects keeping commandments with abiding in Christ and answered prayer, matching the doer's blessing.

1 John 5:3-5 defines love for God as obedience to his commands and victory over the world.

Revelation 22:14 promises blessing to those who do his commandments—entrance to the tree of life—like the wise builder.

Luke 11:28 Parallel

In Luke 11:28, Jesus similarly blesses those who hear God's word and obey — the same hearing-and-doing principle.

Luke 6:47-49 is the parallel account—same parable with 'digging deep' added, reinforcing that hearing without doing leads to collapse.

John 14:15 Parallel

In John 14:15, loving Jesus means keeping his commands — linking obedience directly to love, as doing follows hearing.

Proverbs 10:8 directly parallels: the wise accept commands (hear and do) while the fool is ruined — same contrast as wise vs foolish builder.

Ezekiel 33:31 exposes those who hear God's words but do not practice them, the exact opposite of the wise builder who obeys.

Philippians 4:9 urges putting into practice what Paul taught, a direct parallel to Jesus' call to hear and do his words.

Colossians 2:7 uses the same building imagery: being rooted and built up in Christ corresponds to the rock foundation of the wise builder.

Proverbs 12:7 declares the house of the righteous stands firm — a clear parallel to the wise builder's enduring house.

Proverbs 10:25 says the righteous stand firm when the storm sweeps by — directly parallel to the house on the rock.

Genesis 6:22 shows Noah doing everything as God commanded — a clear OT example of hearing and obeying, like the wise builder.

In 1 Corinthians 3:10, Paul speaks of laying a foundation as a wise builder — a similar building metaphor, though Paul's foundation is Christ.

2 Peter 1:10 urges diligence to confirm one's calling—parallel to the wise builder's active obedience that makes his foundation secure.

Genesis 26:5 describes Abraham's obedience to God's commands — mirroring the wise man who puts Jesus' words into practice.

Job 28:28 Parallel

Job 28:28 equates fear of the Lord with wisdom and shunning evil—foundational to the wise builder's actions.

Psalm 111:10 declares fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, linking to the wise builder's prudent choice.

James 3:13-18 describes wisdom shown by good conduct — parallel to the practical obedience of building one's life on Jesus' words.

Hebrews 5:9 Parallel

Hebrews 5:9 ties salvation to obedience, echoing the wise builder's active doing that secures his foundation on rock.

In Galatians 5:6, faith expresses itself through love — akin to hearing and doing, where genuine faith produces action.