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Matthew 25:39

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Or when did we see you sick or locked up and come take care of you?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes we serve Jesus without even realizing it's him we're helping.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus delivers the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats as part of His teachings on the final judgment, emphasizing how people's actions toward the vulnerable reflect their relationship with Him. This verse specifically highlights the surprise of the righteous who served Jesus unknowingly by helping the needy, such as the sick and imprisoned, in a first-century Jewish context where care for the marginalized was a key aspect of godly living. These words were spoken to Jesus' disciples amid discussions about the end times, underscoring the practical outworking of faith.

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