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.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.
- KJV 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.
- NKJV and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.
- NASB And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.
- NLT Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.
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Quick answer
When storms came, the house on the rock stood firm. A life founded on obedience to Christ withstands every trial and judgment.
Overview
Jesus describes the testing of the wise builder's house by rain, floods, and wind, picturing life's trials and ultimately the final judgment. Because it was founded on rock—on hearing and doing his words—the house stood. The image assures disciples that obedient faith in Christ provides an unshakable foundation.
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- Jas 1:12Blessed 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.
- Ps 125:1–2A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
- 1 Pet 1:7so 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.
- Col 2:7rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
- 1 Pet 1:5who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
- 1 Cor 3:13–15his 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 14:22strengthening 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.
- Ps 92:13–15Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.
- Eph 3:17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,
- Ezek 13:11–16tell 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.
- 1 Jn 2:19They 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.
- Matt 16:18And 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.
- Mal 3:3And 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.
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