Matthew 25:33

“And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, etc.] That is, the elect of God, and true believers, such as have the grace of God truly implanted in them; the sheep the Father gave unto Christ, and made his care and charge, whom he, as the good shepherd, laid down his life for; and who know his voice in effectual calling, and follow him in the way of his ordinances and appointments; and are comparable to sheep for their meekness and innocence, their simplicity and usefulness, and their harmless and inoffensive lives, and conversations: these Christ will set on his right hand, as a token of his affection for them, and a mark of respect and honour shown them, and as a pledge of that exaltation…”

“Shall set the sheep ... - By “the sheep” are denoted, here, the righteous. The name is given to them because the sheep is an emblem of innocence and harmlessness. See John 10:7, John 10:14-16, John 10:27; Psalms 100:3; Psalms 74:1; Psalms 23:1-6. On the right hand - The right hand is the place of honor, and denotes the situation of those who are honored, or those who are virtuous. See Ecclesiastes 10:2; Ephesians 1:20; Psalms 110:1; Acts 2:25, Acts 2:33. The goats - The wicked. See Ezekiel 34:17. The left - That is, the left hand. This was the place of dishonor, denoting condemnation. See Ecclesiastes 10:2. return to 'Top of Page'”

“25:33 The right hand is the place of honor (Gen 48:13-20; Ps 110:1).”

“the sheep: Psa 79:13, Psa 95:7, Psa 100:3; Joh 10:26-28, Joh 21:15-17 his: Gen 48:13, Gen 48:14, Gen 48:17-19; Psa 45:9, Psa 110:1; Mar 16:19; Act 2:34, Act 2:35; Eph 1:20; Heb 1:3 Matthew 25:34”