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Matthew 25:40 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 25:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 25 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 25:40 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 25:40
This profound statement comes from Jesus' parable of the sheep and goats (Matthew 25:31-46), describing final judgment. The King (Christ) explains that serving 'the least of these my brethren' (τῶν ἀδελφῶν μου τῶν ἐλαχίστων/ton adelphon mou ton elachiston) equals serving Him personally. 'Inasmuch as' (ἐφ' ὅσον/eph' hoson) means 'to the extent that' or 'insofar as'—actions toward the vulnerable and marginalized directly affect Christ. This doesn't teach salvation by works; rather, genuine faith necessarily produces compassion for the needy (James 2:14-17). Those united to Christ by faith natura...
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Cross-References for Matthew 25:40
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“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
“but he who is kind to the needy honors him.”
“most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward.,And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.,,,,,,,,”
“because you are Christ's”
“love one another from the heart fervently:”
“nor uncircumcision”
“and he who receives me receives him who sent me.”
“because we love the brothers. He who doesn't love his brother remains in death.”
“let us love one another”