What Does “I Never Knew You” Mean? | Difficult Passage #7
Sean McDowell
apologetics
February 22, 2026
Matthew 7:23 is one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament, and it raises big questions about people who called Him “Lord,” who prophesied in His name, and who performed impressive spiritual works. It reminds us that it will not be our words, our works, or even our spiritual resume that matters most. It will be whether we were truly known by Him.
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