Matthew 25:43

Verse

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 visit Me.’

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

I was wandering, and you took me not in; without clothing, and you gave me no clothing; ill, and in prison, and you came not to me.

Douay-Rheims 1899

I was a stranger, and you took me not in: naked, and you covered me not: sick and in prison, and you did not visit me.

Free Bible Version

I was a stranger and you didn't invite me in. I was naked and you didn't clothe me. I was sick and in prison and you didn't visit me.’

Geneva Bible 1599

I was a stranger, and ye tooke me not in vnto you: I was naked, and ye clothed me not: sicke, and in prison, and ye visited me not.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

I was a stranger, and you didn’t take me in; naked, and you didn’t clothe me; sick, and in prison, and you didn’t visit me.’

Translation for Translators

You did not invite me into your homes when I was a stranger in your town. You did not give me any clothes when I needed them [MTY]. You did not take care of me when I was sick or in prison.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

I was a stranger, but you did not take me in; naked, but you did not clothe me; sick and in prison, but you did not care for me.'

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

I was a stranger, and you didn’t take me in; naked, and you didn’t clothe me; sick, and in prison, and you didn’t visit me.’

Young's Literal Translation

a stranger I was, and ye did not receive me; naked, and ye put not around me; infirm, and in prison, and ye did not look after me.

Context

The Sheep and the Goats

⁴²For I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink,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.’

Summary

In this verse, Jesus speaks about the final judgment, highlighting the importance of caring for those in need. He emphasizes that neglecting to help the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick, or imprisoned is equivalent to neglecting Him. This verse underscores the significance of compassion and selfless service as a reflection of one's relationship with God. It serves as a reminder that our actions towards others, especially the marginalized, are ultimately actions towards Christ Himself. The verse challenges believers to live out their faith through love and practical assistance to those who are suffering.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then shall they also answer him,.... As well as the righteous, being likewise astonished at what he had said, but on a different account, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to thee? Hence it is clear again, that these men were nominal Christians, who had made a profession of Christ: they own him as Lord; and suggest that they had seen him, and known him, though never in such circumstances; for if they had, such was their love to him, and great respect and veneration for him, as they pretend, they would, to be sure, have ministered unto him; and if ever they had seen him in such a case, which they could not call to mind, they could not believe, but they must have supplied him with all things necessary and convenient.

Matthew 25:43

The Sheep and the Goats

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Berean Standard Bible

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 visit Me.’

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

I was wandering, and you took me not in; without clothing, and you gave me no clothing; ill, and in prison, and you came not to me.

Douay-Rheims 1899

I was a stranger, and you took me not in: naked, and you covered me not: sick and in prison, and you did not visit me.

Free Bible Version

I was a stranger and you didn't invite me in. I was naked and you didn't clothe me. I was sick and in prison and you didn't visit me.’

Geneva Bible 1599

I was a stranger, and ye tooke me not in vnto you: I was naked, and ye clothed me not: sicke, and in prison, and ye visited me not.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

I was a stranger, and you didn’t take me in; naked, and you didn’t clothe me; sick, and in prison, and you didn’t visit me.’

Translation for Translators

You did not invite me into your homes when I was a stranger in your town. You did not give me any clothes when I needed them [MTY]. You did not take care of me when I was sick or in prison.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

I was a stranger, but you did not take me in; naked, but you did not clothe me; sick and in prison, but you did not care for me.'

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

I was a stranger, and you didn’t take me in; naked, and you didn’t clothe me; sick, and in prison, and you didn’t visit me.’

Young's Literal Translation

a stranger I was, and ye did not receive me; naked, and ye put not around me; infirm, and in prison, and ye did not look after me.