Matthew 25:37-40

“Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 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.”

"Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 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." - Matthew 25:37-40
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What does Matthew 25:37-40 mean?

The verses Matthew 25:37-40 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible read as follows: "Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked…

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Seeing Christ in the Least

In the heart of the Gospel lies a profound truth that beckons us to reassess our everyday interactions and the deeper meaning behind our acts of service. Matthew 25:37-40 serves as a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of compassion, action, and intimate connection with Christ…

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A Prayer of Compassion and Service

O Lord of mercy and grace, we humbly come before You, inspired by the profound words of Your Son, Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Book of Matthew. Your teachings remind us of the weight of our actions and the significance of our love towards one another. We gather to reflect on…

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Matthew 25:37-40 - "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'"
Matthew 25:37 - "Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?"
Matthew 22:37-40 - "Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.""
Matthew 25:40 - "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."
Exodus 40:37 - "But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up."
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Matthew 22:40 - "On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."
Exodus 40:25 - "And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses."
Psalms 37:40 - "And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him."
"Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?" - Matthew 25:37
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Exodus 25:40 - "And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount."
Jeremiah 25:37 - "And the peaceable habitations are cut down because of the fierce anger of the LORD."
Isaiah 40:25 - "To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One."
Ezekiel 40:37 - "And the posts thereof were toward the utter court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it had eight steps."
Matthew 24:40 - "Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left."
Matthew 13:40 - "As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world."
"But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up." - Exodus 40:37
Leviticus 25:40 - "But as an hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the year of jubile:"
Matthew 21:40 - "When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?"
Matthew 24:37 - "But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be."
Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37
Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37