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Matthew 25:32 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 25:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 25 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:”
Matthew 25:32 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 25:32
Before him shall be gathered all nations (πάντα τὰ ἔθνη, panta ta ethnē)—the universal scope of final judgment encompasses every people group, not just Israel. The Greek ethne emphasizes Gentile inclusion in Christ's eschatological tribunal.As a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats (ὥσπερ ὁ ποιμὴν ἀφορίζει, hōsper ho poimēn aphorizei)—The verb aphorizei means to mark off boundaries, to separate decisively. In Palestinian shepherding, sheep and goats often grazed together but were separated at night; sheep (more valuable, docile) received shelter, while goats (hardier) stayed outside. Thi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 25:32
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“between him who serves God and him who doesn't serve him.”
“and separate the wicked from among the righteous”
“according to what he has done”
“for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness”
“O my flock”
“and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor. He will gather his wheat into the barn”
“for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness”
“the great and the small”
“and does not keep silent. A fire devours before him. It is very stormy around him.”
“nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.”