Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Matthew 7:23
I never knew you. "I never knew you" must be accepted in its
deeper signification of "recognizing the disciples". Augustine says
that for Christ to say, "I never knew you", is only another way of
saying, "You never knew me".
Depart from me, ye that work iniquity. In spite of all their
professions they had been evil doers. Their religion expended itself in
professions and prayers. Hence, in "that day" they are commanded to
depart. What it is to so depart we may learn from Matthew 25:41. It is
evident from this passage that many are self-deceived.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 7:23
Matthew 25:2
Luke 6:17-19
Luke 6:46-49
James 1:22
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