Matthew 7:25 “The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against…”

Matthew 7:25

The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

World English Bible

The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock.

American Standard Version

and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the rock.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the raine fell, and the floods came, and the windes blewe, and beat vpon that house, and it fell not: for it was grounded on a rocke.

Darby Translation

and the rain came down, and the streams came, and the winds blew and fell upon that house, and it did not fall, for it had been founded upon the rock.

Young's Literal Translation

and the rain did descend, and the streams came, and the winds blew, and they beat on that house, and it fell not, for it had been founded on the rock.

Bible in Basic English

And the rain came down and there was a rush of waters and the winds were driving against that house, but it was not moved; because it was based on the rock.

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Cross references

“the rain”

James 1:12 1 Peter 1:7 1 Corinthians 3:13–15 Acts 14:22 Ezekiel 13:11–16 Malachi 3:3

James 1:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

1 Peter 1:7 · BSB

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:13–15 · BSB

his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.

Acts 14:22 · BSB

strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

Ezekiel 13:11–16 · BSB

tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth.

Malachi 3:3 · BSB

And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.

“for”

Colossians 2:7 1 Peter 1:5 Psalm 92:13–15 Ephesians 3:17 1 John 2:19 Matthew 16:18

Colossians 2:7 · BSB

rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

1 Peter 1:5 · BSB

who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Psalm 92:13–15 · BSB

Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.

Ephesians 3:17 · BSB

so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,

1 John 2:19 · BSB

They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us.

Matthew 16:18 · BSB

And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

24Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

26But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.

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