KJV ORIGINAL
And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He's going to put the sheep on his right side and the goats on his left side.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
There's going to be a final sorting day, and you want to be on the right side of it.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Jesus' teachings in Matthew 25, this verse is part of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, where Jesus describes the final judgment as a shepherd separating his flock. Sheep and goats were commonly herded together during the day but divided at night in ancient Middle Eastern culture, symbolizing how God will distinguish the righteous from the unrighteous. This parable was spoken to Jesus' disciples on the Mount of Olives, emphasizing the need for moral readiness ahead of His return.
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