Matthew 25:35

Translations

Modern

For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,

Traditional

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

Literal

For I hungered, and you gave Me something to eat; I thirsted, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you took Me in;

Latin

…esurivi enim, et dedistis mihi manducare: sitivi, et dedistis mihi bibere: hospes eram, et collegistis me:

Original

Greek

English

For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,

Notes

Matthew 25:35–36

The actions mentioned here are often called "deeds of mercy." These were acts of kindness toward those in need (see Isaiah 58:1–12; Ezekiel 18:7; James 1:26–27). These good deeds are not efforts to earn God's approval. Instead, they come from a love for Christ that results in compassion toward others (see Matthew 6:1–4).

Matthew 25:31–46

This describes the final judgment of which Jesus had been warning (see Matthew 7:13–27; 8:10–12; 11:20–24; 12:38–42; 13:24–30, 36–43; 16:24–28; 24:37–25:30).

Matthew 24:37–25:46

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

“He Will Come” Christian Giving Curses and Blessings Faith and Good Deeds God’s Promised Kingdom Social Justice The Coming of God’s Kingdom The Day Is Coming

Events

Related verses

1 John 3:16–19
By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
James 2:15–16
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
Deuteronomy 15:7–11
If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother.
Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Ezekiel 18:7
He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.
Ezekiel 18:16
He does not oppress another, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.
James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Hebrews 13:1–3
Continue in brotherly love.
1 Peter 4:9–10
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Job 31:32
…but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler—
Isaiah 58:7–11
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Glossary

Antichrist Book of Revelation Deacon, Deaconess Eschatology Goat Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Judgment King Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Love Nations Tribulation

Topics

Afflicted: Duty to The Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Aliens: Hospitality To, Required by Jesus Being Kind to Others Being Thirsty Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Duty of Man to Man Feeding the Hungry Feeding the Poor Foreigners Good Works in the Judgment, Will be an Evidence of Faith Helping Homelessness Hospitality: General Scriptures Concerning Hungry Immigration Jesus, the Christ: Foretells the Scenes of the Day of Judgment (On the Mount of Olives) Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Judgment: The General Kindness: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Love of Man for Man Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Ministering to the Wants of Others Love: 0F Man for Jesus Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man My Brother's Keeper Neighbor: General Scriptures Concerning Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Poor: Duty To Prisoners: To be Visited and Ministered To Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness The Judgment: Christ Will Acknowledge Saints At Treating Foreigners Unfaithfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Welcome Welcoming Works: Good in the Judgment, Will be an Evidence of Faith Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Matthew 25:35

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