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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/25.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220They also will answer, &#8216Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?&#8217 <a href="/nlt/matthew/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Then they will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and not help you?’ <a href="/esv/matthew/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ <a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And they too will reply, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ <a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then they also will answer, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungering, or thirsting, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to You?' <a href="/kjv/matthew/25.htm">King James Bible</a> Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? <a href="/nkjv/matthew/25.htm">New King James Version</a> “Then they also will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ <a href="/nasb_/matthew/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then they themselves also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or as a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not take care of You?’ <a href="/nasb/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Then they themselves also will answer, &#8216Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not take care of You?&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Then they themselves also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not take care of You?’ <a href="/lsb/matthew/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then they themselves also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not take care of You?’ <a href="/amp/matthew/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then they also [in their turn] will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or as a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ <a href="/csb/matthew/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Then they too will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or without clothes, or sick, or in prison, and not help you? ’ <a href="/hcsb/matthew/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Then they too will answer, Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or without clothes, or sick, or in prison, and not help You?&#8217 <a href="/asv/matthew/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then shall they also answer, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? <a href="/cev/matthew/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the people will ask, "Lord, when did we fail to help you when you were hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in jail?" <a href="/erv/matthew/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then shall they also answer, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? <a href="/gwt/matthew/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "They, too, will ask, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or as a stranger or in need of clothes or sick or in prison and didn't help you?' <a href="/gnt/matthew/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then they will answer him, 'When, Lord, did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and we would not help you?' <a href="/isv/matthew/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Then they will reply, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or as a stranger or naked or sick or in prison and didn't help you?' <a href="/msb/matthew/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And they too will reply, ?Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?? <a href="/net/matthew/25.htm">NET Bible</a> Then they too will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not give you whatever you needed?' <a href="/nheb/matthew/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Then they will also answer, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not help you?' <a href="/wbt/matthew/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then will they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to thee? <a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Then will they also answer, "'Lord, when did we see Thee hungry or thirsty or homeless or ill-clad or sick or in prison, and not come to serve Thee?' <a href="/web/matthew/25.htm">World English Bible</a> “Then they will also answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and didn’t help you?’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then they will answer, they also, saying, Lord, when did we see You hungering, or thirsting, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and we did not minister to You? <a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then they also will answer, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungering, or thirsting, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to You?' <a href="/ylt/matthew/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Then shall they answer, they also, saying, Lord, when did we see thee hungering, or thirsting, or a stranger, or naked, or infirm, or in prison, and we did not minister to thee? <a href="/slt/matthew/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then shall they answer him, they also saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and attended not to thee?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then they also shall answer him, saying: Lord, when did we see thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to thee? <a href="/cpdv/matthew/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then they will also answer him, saying: ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ <a href="/nabre/matthew/25.htm">New American Bible</a> Then they will answer and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then they also will answer, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then they also will answer and say, Our lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick or in the prison, and did not minister to you? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And those will answer, and they will say, 'Our Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and we did not minister to you?'<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then they also will answer, and say: Lord, when did we see thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to thee? <a href="/godbey/matthew/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Then will they also respond, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and ministered not unto thee?<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? <a href="/mace/matthew/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then will they answer, Lord, when did we see thee in hunger, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? <a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Then will they also answer, "'Lord, when did we see Thee hungry or thirsty or homeless or ill-clad or sick or in prison, and not come to serve Thee?' <a href="/worrell/matthew/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"Then will they also answer, saying, 'Lord, when did we see Thee hungering, or thirsting, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to Thee?'<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Then will they also answer Him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee famishing, or a-thirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not relieve thee?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/25-44.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7845" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">The Sheep and the Goats</a> …43I 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 visit Me.’ 44<a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">And</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">they</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">too</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokrithēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">will reply,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">‘Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/4219.htm" title="4219: pote (Conj) -- When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time.">when</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eidomen (V-AIA-1P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">did we see</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/3983.htm" title="3983: peinōnta (V-PPA-AMS) -- To be hungry, needy, desire earnestly. From the same as penes; to famish; figuratively, to crave.">hungry</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/1372.htm" title="1372: dipsōnta (V-PPA-AMS) -- To thirst for, desire earnestly. From a variation of dipsos; to thirst for.">thirsty</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/3581.htm" title="3581: xenon (Adj-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; foreign; by implication, a guest or entertainer.">a stranger</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/1131.htm" title="1131: gymnon (Adj-AMS) -- Rarely: stark-naked; generally: wearing only the under-garment; bare, open, manifest; mere. Of uncertain affinity; nude.">naked</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/772.htm" title="772: asthenē (Adj-AMS) -- (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless.">sick</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5438.htm" title="5438: phylakē (N-DFS) -- From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively.">prison,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1247.htm" title="1247: diēkonēsamen (V-AIA-1P) -- From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.">did not minister</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to You?’</a> 45Then the King will answer, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for Me.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a> Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46</a> Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? <a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-17</a> What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? / Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? ... <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a> Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / 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? <a href="/ezekiel/18-7.htm">Ezekiel 18:7-9</a> 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. / He does not engage in usury or take excess interest, but he withholds his hand from iniquity and executes true justice between men. / He follows My statutes and faithfully keeps My ordinances. That man is righteous; surely he will live, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm">Proverbs 21:13</a> Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-10</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. / Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ... <a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Romans 2:13</a> For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. <a href="/1_corinthians/13-1.htm">1 Corinthians 13:1-3</a> If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal. / If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. / If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing. <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Luke 10:25-37</a> One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” / “What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?” / He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” ... <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? <a href="/amos/5-21.htm">Amos 5:21-24</a> “I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. / Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard. / Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. ... <a href="/isaiah/1-16.htm">Isaiah 1:16-17</a> Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! / Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” <a href="/jeremiah/22-15.htm">Jeremiah 22:15-16</a> Does it make you a king to excel in cedar? Did not your father have food and drink? He administered justice and righteousness, and so it went well with him. / He took up the cause of the poor and needy, and so it went well with him. Is this not what it means to know Me?” declares the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we you an hungered, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to you?when.<a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Matthew 25:24-27</a> Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: … <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Matthew 7:22</a> Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?<a href="/1_samuel/15-13.htm">1 Samuel 15:13-15,20,21</a> And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/25-37.htm">Athirst</a> <a href="/matthew/25-22.htm">Care</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/matthew/25-42.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/matthew/25-42.htm">Food</a> <a href="/matthew/23-4.htm">Help</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Homeless</a> <a href="/matthew/25-37.htm">Hungering</a> <a href="/matthew/25-42.htm">Hungred</a> <a href="/matthew/25-42.htm">Hungry</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Ill-Clad</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Infirm</a> <a href="/matthew/20-28.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Naked</a> <a href="/matthew/25-42.htm">Need</a> <a href="/matthew/25-38.htm">Needing</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/matthew/20-28.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/matthew/25-7.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Thirsting</a> <a href="/matthew/25-42.htm">Thirsty</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Wandering</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Athirst</a> <a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Care</a> <a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/matthew/26-27.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Food</a> <a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Help</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Homeless</a> <a href="/luke/6-21.htm">Hungering</a> <a href="/mark/2-25.htm">Hungred</a> <a href="/mark/2-25.htm">Hungry</a> <a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-11.htm">Ill-Clad</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Infirm</a> <a href="/mark/9-35.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/mark/14-51.htm">Naked</a> <a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Need</a> <a href="/acts/17-25.htm">Needing</a> <a href="/mark/1-14.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/mark/8-6.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/luke/17-18.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/romans/11-3.htm">Thirsting</a> <a href="/john/4-13.htm">Thirsty</a> <a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Wandering</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 25</div>1. <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">The parable of the ten virgins,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">and of the talents.</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Also the description of the last judgment.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And they too will reply This phrase indicates a response from those on the left, the goats, in the parable of the sheep and the goats. It highlights the finality of judgment and the accountability of all individuals. The use of "too" suggests a parallel with the righteous, emphasizing that both groups are given a chance to respond to the King.‘Lord, when did we see You The address "Lord" signifies recognition of authority, yet it is ironic because their actions did not align with their acknowledgment. This reflects a common biblical theme where people profess faith but lack corresponding deeds (<a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-26</a>). The question implies ignorance or denial of their failure to act.hungry or thirsty These basic human needs are often used in Scripture to symbolize spiritual needs as well (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>, <a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Matthew 5:6</a>). The failure to meet these needs in others is a failure to recognize Christ in them, as He identifies with the least of these.or a stranger Hospitality was a significant cultural value in ancient Near Eastern societies. The failure to welcome strangers contradicts the biblical mandate to love the foreigner (<a href="/leviticus/19-34.htm">Leviticus 19:34</a>, <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a>). This reflects a lack of compassion and understanding of God's inclusive love.or naked Providing clothing is a basic act of charity and dignity. In biblical times, clothing was a sign of status and identity. The failure to clothe the naked is symbolic of neglecting to restore dignity and identity to those in need (<a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a>).or sick Caring for the sick is a tangible expression of mercy and compassion. In the Gospels, Jesus frequently healed the sick, demonstrating the kingdom of God's power and compassion (<a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a>). Ignoring the sick is a failure to emulate Christ's ministry.or in prison Visiting prisoners was a recognized act of mercy in Jewish tradition. Prisons in biblical times were often places of severe hardship. The call to visit prisoners reflects God's concern for justice and mercy (<a href="/hebrews/13-3.htm">Hebrews 13:3</a>).and did not minister to You?’ The word "minister" implies service and care, which are central to Christian discipleship (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>). The failure to minister to those in need is equated with failing to minister to Christ Himself, underscoring the intimate connection between love for God and love for neighbor (1 <a href="/john/4-20.htm">John 4:20-21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_sheep_and_the_goats.htm">The Sheep and the Goats</a> This parable, told by Jesus, is about the final judgment where people are separated like a shepherd separates sheep from goats. The sheep represent the righteous, and the goats represent the unrighteous. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a> In the parable, the King represents Jesus Christ, who is the judge at the final judgment. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_hungry,_thirsty,_stranger,_naked,_sick,_and_imprisoned.htm">The Hungry, Thirsty, Stranger, Naked, Sick, and Imprisoned</a> These are the individuals in need whom the righteous served and the unrighteous neglected. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Jesus is speaking to His disciples, teaching them about the importance of serving others as a reflection of serving Him. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_final_judgment.htm">The Final Judgment</a> This event is the culmination of history where all people will be judged by Christ based on their actions and faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_service.htm">The Importance of Service</a> True faith in Christ is demonstrated through acts of service to others. Serving those in need is serving Christ Himself. <a href="/topical/a/awareness_and_compassion.htm">Awareness and Compassion</a> We must be aware of the needs around us and respond with compassion, recognizing that neglecting others is akin to neglecting Christ. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_consequences.htm">Eternal Consequences</a> Our actions have eternal significance. The way we treat others reflects our relationship with Christ and will be considered in the final judgment. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Regularly examine your life to ensure that your actions align with your professed faith. Are you serving others as Christ calls you to? <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> Engage with your church community to find ways to serve together, holding each other accountable to live out the teachings of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 25</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_least_of_these_among_us.htm">Who are the least of these among us?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_god's_promises_to_his_people.htm">How can you show love to strangers today?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_new_monasticism.htm">What defines New Monasticism?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_handle_mean_people.htm">What does the Bible advise about handling mean people?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(44) When saw we thee . . .?--There is, as before, an unconsciousness of the greatness of the things that had been done for good or evil. Men thought that they were only neglecting their fellow men, and were, it may be, thinking that they had wronged no man. It is significant that the sins here are, all of them, sins of omission. As in the case of the parable of the Talents, the opportunities (here those that are common to all men, as there those that attached to some office or ministry in the Church) have simply not been used.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 44. - Then shall they also answer [him]. Not in words, for at that time objection and expostulation would not be allowed, but in thought, "standing at the judgment seat, yet ceasing not to sin." There is a certain self-confidence in their reply, very different from the humility and misgiving of the righteous. When saw we thee, etc.? They put all these neglected duties in a careless summary. They had never thought of Christ in the matter: were they to be condemned for this? Some had never even heard of Christ, never been taught faith in him: was this their fault? This is the line which their self-justification took; there was nothing of love, nothing of humility. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/25-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Τότε (Tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. they αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. too καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. will reply, ἀποκριθήσονται (apokrithēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. ‘Lord, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. when πότε (pote) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_4219.htm">Strong's 4219: </a> When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time. did we see εἴδομεν (eidomen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. You σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. hungry πεινῶντα (peinōnta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3983.htm">Strong's 3983: </a> To be hungry, needy, desire earnestly. From the same as penes; to famish; figuratively, to crave. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. thirsty διψῶντα (dipsōnta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1372.htm">Strong's 1372: </a> To thirst for, desire earnestly. From a variation of dipsos; to thirst for. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. a stranger ξένον (xenon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> Apparently a primary word; foreign; by implication, a guest or entertainer. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. naked γυμνὸν (gymnon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1131.htm">Strong's 1131: </a> Rarely: stark-naked; generally: wearing only the under-garment; bare, open, manifest; mere. Of uncertain affinity; nude. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. sick ἀσθενῆ (asthenē) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_772.htm">Strong's 772: </a> (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. prison, φυλακῇ (phylakē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5438.htm">Strong's 5438: </a> From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. did not minister διηκονήσαμέν (diēkonēsamen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1247.htm">Strong's 1247: </a> From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. to You?? σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/25-44.htm">Matthew 25:44 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/25-44.htm">Matthew 25:44 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/25-44.htm">Matthew 25:44 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/25-44.htm">Matthew 25:44 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/25-44.htm">Matthew 25:44 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/25-44.htm">Matthew 25:44 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/25-44.htm">Matthew 25:44 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/25-44.htm">Matthew 25:44 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/25-44.htm">Matthew 25:44 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/25-44.htm">Matthew 25:44 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/25-44.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 25:44 Then they will also answer saying 'Lord (Matt. 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