Matthew 7:22 Meaning and Explanation
“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?”
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Read Full Chapter →On the day of judgment many will point to impressive works done in Jesus' name, expecting them to secure His approval.
What Does Matthew 7:22 Mean?
Jesus looks ahead to 'that day,' the day of final reckoning, and describes those who will appeal to their religious accomplishments. They list prophecy, deliverance, and mighty works, all done, they claim, in His name.
The warning is searching, for these are not the openly wicked but the outwardly successful. Striking deeds and spiritual activity are not the same as knowing Christ and being known by Him. Jesus exposes the danger of trusting in what we have done for Him rather than in Him, and calls us to seek a true relationship beneath all our works.
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What does Matthew 7:22 mean?
On the day of judgment many will point to impressive works done in Jesus' name, expecting them to secure His approval.