Matthew 25:38

“When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?”

"When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?" - Matthew 25:38
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What does Matthew 25:38 mean?

The Bible verse Matthew 25:38 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?" This verse is part of a larger passage known as "The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats." In this parable, Jesus is describing the…

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The Heart of Hospitality: Embracing Strangers with Love

Matthew 25:38 poses a thought-provoking question that echoes through the corridors of time: "When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?" These words arise from Jesus' teaching on the final judgment, where He illustrates the importance of caring…

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A Prayer for Compassion and Hospitality

Heavenly Father, We come before You in humble adoration, acknowledging Your infinite wisdom and unfathomable love. As we reflect on the profound words of our Savior in Matthew 25:38, "When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?", we are reminded of…

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