KJV ORIGINAL
I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I was a stranger and you didn't welcome me in. I was naked and you didn't give me clothes. I was sick and in prison and you never came to see me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Love isn't just a feeling — it's showing up for people when they need you most.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was written by an anonymous author, traditionally identified as Matthew, for a community of Jewish Christians likely in Syria around 80-90 CE. It was written to affirm Jesus' messianic identity, provide ethical guidance for believers, and prepare them for the end times, particularly after the destruction of the Temple.
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