Matthew 25:43

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

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Translations

Modern

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.’

Traditional

I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.

Literal

I was a stranger, and you did not take Me in; naked, and you did not clothe Me; ailing and in prison, and you did not visit Me.’

Latin

…hospes eram, et non collegistis me: nudus, et non cooperuistis me: infirmus, et in carcere, et non visitastis me.

Original

Greek

English

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.’

Notes

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” Apostasy Curses and Blessings Faith and Good Deeds God’s Promised Kingdom Social Justice The Coming of God’s Kingdom The Day Is Coming

Events

Glossary

Antichrist Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Revelation Deacon, Deaconess Eschatology Goat Gospel of Matthew Hell Hospitality Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Judgment King Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Love Nations Sin Tribulation

Topics

Afflicted: Duty to The Aliens: Hospitality To, Required by Jesus Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Duty of Man to Man Hospitality: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: 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 Neighbor: General Scriptures Concerning Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Prisoners: To be Visited and Ministered To Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Sickness: Not Visiting Those In, an Evidence of not Belonging to Christ Sickness: The Wicked: Visit not Those In The Poor: Neglect Towards Is: A Neglect of Christ The Sick: Visiting, a Duty Unfaithfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To