Matthew 25:36

Translations

Modern

I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’

Traditional

Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

Literal

I was naked, and you clothed Me; I was ailing, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me.’

Latin

…nudus, et cooperuistis me: infirmus, et visitastis me: in carcere eram, et venistis ad me.

Original

Greek

English

I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’

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

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.
2 Timothy 1:16–18
May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
James 5:14–15
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.
Hebrews 13:3
Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.
Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
James 2:14–16
What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
Hebrews 10:34
You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
Matthew 25:43
I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, I was naked and you did not clothe Me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after Me.’
Isaiah 58:7
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?
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.
Philippians 4:10–14
Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
Acts 28:8–9
The father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and placing his hands on him, he healed the man.

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 All Christians should be As Missionaries in Visiting and Relieving the Poor, the Sick Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Conduct: Visiting the Afflicted Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Duty of Man to Man Going to Jail Good Works in the Judgment, Will be an Evidence of Faith Helping Hospitality: General Scriptures Concerning 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 Clothing the Naked Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Relieving Strangers Love: 0F Man for Jesus Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Neighbor: General Scriptures Concerning Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Poor: Duty To Prisoners: To be Visited and Ministered To Prisons: Persons Confined in Sometimes Allowed to be Visited by Their Friends Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Sickness: Saints: Visit Those In Sickness: Visiting Those In, an Evidence of Belonging to Christ The Judgment: Christ Will Acknowledge Saints At The Sick: Visiting, a Duty Those in Jail Unfaithfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Welcome Works: Good in the Judgment, Will be an Evidence of Faith Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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