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Matthew 25:42

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What does Matthew 25:42 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “for I was hungry, and ye did not give me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

for I was hungry, and ye did not give me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink;
Matthew 25:42 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
39And when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
40And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, [even] these least, ye did it unto me.
41Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels:
42for I was hungry, and ye did not give me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink;
43I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
44Then shall they also answer, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
45Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not unto one of these least, ye did it not unto me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat, etc.] Hence it appears, that these were such as dwelt among Christians, and professed the Christian name, and yet disregarded the poor members of Christ in distress, when it was in the power of their hands to help them; but when they were hungry and ready to starve for want of food, did not communicate to them for Christ’s sake; which showed I that they had no true faith in him, and love to him, and therefore are justly condemned by him; whereas such who never knew Christ, nor any of his people, or any obligation they were under to regard any for Christ’s sake, these will never be condemned for the non-performance of these things: I was thirsty,…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 25:35, Mat 10:37, Mat 10:38, Mat 12:30; Amo 6:6; Joh 5:23, Joh 8:42-44, Joh 14:21; Co1 16:22; Th2 1:8; Jam 2:15-24; Jo1 3:14-17, Jo1 4:20 Matthew 25:44”
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