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Or naked and give you clothing?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And when did we see You a stranger, and took <i>You</i> in? Or naked, and clothed <i>You</i>?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When saw we thee a stranger, and took <i>thee</i> in? or naked, and clothed <i>thee</i>?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When did we see You a stranger and take <i>You</i> in, or naked and clothe <i>You?</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when did we see You <i>as</i> a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And when did we see You as a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When did we see you a stranger and take you in, or without clothes and clothe you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or without clothes and clothe You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When did we welcome you as a stranger or give you clothes to wear <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When did we see you as a stranger and take you into our homes or see you in need of clothes and give you something to wear?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When did we ever see you a stranger and welcome you in our homes, or naked and clothe you? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When did we see you as a stranger and welcome you, or see you naked and clothe you? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or naked and clothe you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When did we see you as a stranger, and take you in; or naked, and clothe you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />When did we see Thee homeless, and give Thee a welcome? or ill-clad, and clothe Thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When did we see you as a stranger and take you in, or naked and clothe you? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And when did we see You a stranger, and we received? Or naked, and we clothed?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And when did we see You a stranger, and took <i>You</i> in? Or naked, and clothed <i>You</i>?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and when did we see thee a stranger, and we received? or naked, and we put around?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And when saw we thee a stranger, and brought in or naked, and put around.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when did we see thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and covered thee? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when have we seen you a stranger, and taken you in? Or naked, and covered you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when did we see you a stranger, and took you in? Or that you were naked, and covered you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And when did we see you, that you were a stranger and we took you in, or that you were naked and we clothed you?'<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />When did we see thee a stranger, and take thee to our home? or naked, and clothe thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And when saw we thee then a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />When indeed saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />when did we see thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />When did we see Thee homeless, and give Thee a welcome? or ill-clad, and clothe Thee?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And when did we see Thee a stranger, and took Thee in; or naked, and clothed <i>Thee?</i><Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and when did we see thee a stranger, and took thee in?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/25-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7793" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">The Sheep and the Goats</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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/3581.htm" title="3581: xenon (Adj-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; foreign; by implication, a guest or entertainer.">a stranger</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: synēgagomen (V-AIA-1P) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">take You in,</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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4016.htm" title="4016: periebalomen (V-AIA-1P) -- From peri and ballo; to throw all around, i.e. Invest.">clothe You?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">39</span>When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You?’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-11.htm">Luke 3:11</a></span><br />John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-32.htm">Job 31:32</a></span><br />but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-7.htm">Ezekiel 18:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a></span><br />Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-8</a></span><br />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. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a></span><br />Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-10.htm">Isaiah 58:10</a></span><br />and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-13.htm">Luke 14:13-14</a></span><br />But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When saw we you a stranger, and took you in? or naked, and clothed you?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/matthew/25-36.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/matthew/25-36.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/matthew/25-36.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Homeless</a> <a href="/matthew/25-36.htm">Ill-Clad</a> <a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">Invite</a> <a href="/matthew/25-36.htm">Naked</a> <a href="/daniel/1-20.htm">Needing</a> <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Wandering</a> <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Welcome</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Clothe</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Homeless</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Ill-Clad</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Invite</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Naked</a> <a href="/matthew/25-44.htm">Needing</a> <a href="/matthew/27-8.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Wandering</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Welcome</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">The parable of the ten virgins,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">and of the talents.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Also the description of the last judgment.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>When did we see You a stranger and take You in</b><br>This phrase is part of the parable of the sheep and the goats, where Jesus describes the final judgment. The term "stranger" in biblical times often referred to foreigners or travelers who were vulnerable and in need of hospitality. The cultural context of the ancient Near East placed a high value on hospitality, as seen in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a> with Abraham's hospitality to the three visitors. The act of taking in a stranger reflects the biblical principle of loving one's neighbor, as commanded in <a href="/leviticus/19-34.htm">Leviticus 19:34</a>, where Israelites are instructed to treat strangers as native-born and love them as themselves. This phrase emphasizes the importance of practical acts of kindness and hospitality as expressions of faith.<p><b>or naked and clothe You?</b><br>In the ancient world, clothing was a basic necessity, and providing clothing to the naked was a significant act of charity. The reference to clothing the naked can be connected to <a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a>, where God calls His people to share their food with the hungry and provide the poor wanderer with shelter, and when they see the naked, to clothe them. This act of compassion is a tangible demonstration of righteousness and aligns with the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, where He emphasizes caring for the needy (<a href="/matthew/6.htm">Matthew 6:1-4</a>). The phrase also points to the spiritual truth that believers are called to "clothe" themselves with Christ (<a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a>), symbolizing putting on His character and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of the parable, teaching about the final judgment and the importance of serving others as if serving Him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sheep_and_the_goats.htm">The Sheep and the Goats</a></b><br>Symbolic groups representing the righteous and the unrighteous, respectively, in the parable of the final judgment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who are called to live out these principles.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_needy.htm">The Needy (Strangers and Naked)</a></b><br>Represent those in need whom believers are called to serve, symbolizing Jesus Himself in their distress.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_compassionate_action.htm">The Call to Compassionate Action</a></b><br>Believers are called to actively seek out and serve those in need, recognizing that in doing so, they serve Christ Himself.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_christ_in_others.htm">Recognizing Christ in Others</a></b><br>We must train our hearts and minds to see Jesus in the faces of those who are marginalized and in need, understanding that our service to them is service to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_significance_of_earthly_actions.htm">Eternal Significance of Earthly Actions</a></b><br>Our actions towards others have eternal consequences, as they reflect our relationship with Christ and our understanding of His teachings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_christian_virtue.htm">Hospitality as a Christian Virtue</a></b><br>Welcoming strangers and providing for those in need is a fundamental expression of Christian love and hospitality, deeply rooted in biblical teaching.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>True faith is demonstrated through tangible acts of kindness and service, not merely through words or beliefs.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_god's_promises_to_his_people.htm">How can you show love to strangers today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_2_thess._3_10_contradict_jesus.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:10 - Does telling the idle they 'shall not eat' contradict Jesus' teachings on charity and feeding the poor (e.g., Matthew 25)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_matthew_25_stress_good_works.htm">Why does Matthew 25 appear to emphasize good works (Matthew 25:31-46) when other passages stress faith alone (e.g., Romans 3:28)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_we_leave_vengeance_to_god.htm">How can we show compassion to others daily?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/25-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="grk">πότε</span> <span class="translit">(pote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4219.htm">Strong's 4219: </a> </span><span class="str2">When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did we see</span><br /><span class="grk">εἴδομεν</span> <span class="translit">(eidomen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="grk">σε</span> <span class="translit">(se)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a stranger</span><br /><span class="grk">ξένον</span> <span class="translit">(xenon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apparently a primary word; foreign; by implication, a guest or entertainer.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">take [You] in,</span><br /><span class="grk">συνηγάγομεν</span> <span class="translit">(synēgagomen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> </span><span class="str2">From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="grk">ἢ</span> <span class="translit">(ē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">naked</span><br /><span class="grk">γυμνὸν</span> <span class="translit">(gymnon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1131.htm">Strong's 1131: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rarely: stark-naked; generally: wearing only the under-garment; bare, open, manifest; mere. Of uncertain affinity; nude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">clothe [You]?</span><br /><span class="grk">περιεβάλομεν</span> <span class="translit">(periebalomen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4016.htm">Strong's 4016: </a> </span><span class="str2">From peri and ballo; to throw all around, i.e. Invest.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/25-38.htm">Matthew 25:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/25-38.htm">Matthew 25:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/25-38.htm">Matthew 25:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/25-38.htm">Matthew 25:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/25-38.htm">Matthew 25:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/25-38.htm">Matthew 25:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/25-38.htm">Matthew 25:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/25-38.htm">Matthew 25:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/25-38.htm">Matthew 25:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/25-38.htm">Matthew 25:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/25-38.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 25:38 When did we see you as (Matt. 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