Jesus, Matthew 7:24
What it means
Jesus says the wise builder is the one who hears and then does. Foundations are laid in quiet practice long before any storm. Put what you know into action now, while the weather is calm.
The source
"Build your house on the rock." Jesus said it in Matthew 7:24. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
"ᾠκοδόμησεν τὴν οἰκίαν αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ τὴν πέτραν"Original Greek, Matthew 7:24. Text read at github.com.
Who said it
Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Jewish teacher from Nazareth in Galilee whose sayings were written down in Greek in the four Gospels. Christians follow him as the Son of God.
Questions
- What does "Build your house on the rock." mean?
- Jesus says the wise builder is the one who hears and then does. Foundations are laid in quiet practice long before any storm. Put what you know into action now, while the weather is calm.
- Who said "Build your house on the rock."?
- Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: Matthew 7:24.
- What is the original Greek?
- ᾠκοδόμησεν τὴν οἰκίαν αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ τὴν πέτραν. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
- Is "Build your house on the rock." on a shirt?
- Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.
Cite this line
"Build your house on the rock." (Jesus, Matthew 7:24, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/build-your-house-on-the-rock
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