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Matthew 25

Matthew 25:40

The Sheep and the Goats · Matthew 25:31–46
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Translations

Modern
And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
Traditional
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Literal
And answering, the King will say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did it to Me.’
Latin
Et respondens rex, dicet illis: Amen dico vobis, quamdiu fecistis uni ex his fratribus meis minimis, mihi fecistis.

Original

Greek
English
And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’

Notes

Matthew 25:40

these brothers of Mine: This phrase may show the close bond Jesus had with his disciples (see 10:42; 18:1–14; Galatians 6:10). Or it could refer to all humanity, regardless of their faith (see Matthew 6:1–4; 25:43; Proverbs 19:17). The phrase brothers of Mine suggests the first meaning (Matthew 12:46–50; 18:15–35; 23:8; 28:10). But it does not exclude the duty to care for others in general (see Luke 10:30–37).

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.

Events

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 Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Brother: A Fraternal Epithet, Especially Among Christians--Instituted by Christ Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Duty of Man to Man Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Goats Good Works in the Judgment, Will be an Evidence of Faith Hospitality: General Scriptures Concerning Humility: Exemplified Hurting Children 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 Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Love of Man for Man Love to Christ: Manifested in Ministering to Him Love: 0F Man for Jesus Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Neighbor: General Scriptures Concerning Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Prisoners: To be Visited and Ministered To Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Sexual Abuse Sickness: Visiting Those In, an Evidence of Belonging to Christ The Judgment: Christ Will Acknowledge Saints At Those Who Hurt Children Unfaithfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Union with Christ: Saints: Identified with Christ By Welcome Welcoming Works: Good in the Judgment, Will be an Evidence of Faith Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To