Matthew 25:12

Modern

But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’

Traditional

But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Literal

And answering, he said, ‘Truly I say to you, I have not known you.’

Latin

At ille respondens, ait: Amen dico vobis, nescio vos.

Greek

English

But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’

This parable confirms the need to be alert and ready for Christ's return (Matthew 25:13; see also Luke 12:35–36).

Jesus now applied his prophecies (Matthew 24:1–36) to his disciples so they would stay faithful and be ready for his second coming.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Corinthians 8:3
But the one who loves God is known by God.
John 10:27
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
Luke 13:26–30
Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’
John 9:31
We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.
Psalm 5:5
The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all workers of iniquity.
Psalm 1:6
For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
Habakkuk 1:13
Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?
Galatians 4:9
But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?