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Jesus continues to teach his disciples. This event began in Matthew 5:1.
Therefore
"For that reason"
like a wise man who built his house upon a rock
Jesus compares those who obey his words to a person who builds his house where nothing can harm it. Note that though the rain, wind, and high water reach the house, it does not fall down. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
rock
This is the bedrock below the topsoil and clay, not a large stone or boulder above the ground.