For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
I was starving, and you didn't feed me. I was dying of thirst, and you didn't give me anything to drink.
When people are hurting and you could help but choose not to, you're missing Jesus himself.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the final judgment through the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, where He describes how people will be evaluated based on their treatment of the vulnerable. This verse highlights the consequences of neglecting basic needs like food and water, reflecting the cultural emphasis in first-century Jewish society on hospitality and charity toward the poor and strangers. It serves as a warning within Jesus' broader message about ethical living and preparedness for His return.
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