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Matthew 25:35-45

35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,

36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?

38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?

39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’

41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink,

43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’

44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’

45 “He will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’

Cross References for Matthew 25:35-45

Ephesians 4:28 - He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his o... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:28 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:28

Micah 6:8 - He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly an... Click to read the verse Micah 6:8 Click to read the verse Micah 6:8

Matthew 25:40 - “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these bro... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:40 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:40

Proverbs 3:9-10 - Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:9-10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:9-10

Ruth 2:10 - At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She exclaimed, “Why have I found such favo... Click to read the verse Ruth 2:10 Click to read the verse Ruth 2:10

Romans 12:13 - Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Click to read the verse Romans 12:13 Click to read the verse Romans 12:13

Hebrews 13:2 - Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels witho... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:2 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:2

1 Timothy 5:10 - and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washin... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:10 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:10

Acts 16:15 - When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you co... Click to read the verse Acts 16:15 Click to read the verse Acts 16:15

Job 31:32 - but no stranger had to spend the night in the street, for my door was always open to the traveler— Click to read the verse Job 31:32 Click to read the verse Job 31:32

Philemon 1:7 - Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the he... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:7 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:7

Daniel 4:27 - Therefore, O king, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, a... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:27 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:27

Hebrews 6:10 - God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have hel... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:10 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:10

Proverbs 19:17 - He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:17

Leviticus 25:35 - “‘If one of your countrymen becomes poor and is unable to support himself among you, help him a... Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:35 Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:35

James 1:27 - Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and w... Click to read the verse James 1:27 Click to read the verse James 1:27

Ezekiel 18:16 - He does not oppress anyone or require a pledge for a loan. He does not commit robbery but gives... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:16

Ezekiel 18:7 - He does not oppress anyone, but returns what he took in pledge for a loan. He does not commit r... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:7 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:7

Proverbs 25:21 - If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:21

Acts 4:32 - The Believers Share Their Possessions All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one clai... Click to read the verse Acts 4:32 Click to read the verse Acts 4:32

Luke 11:41 - But give what is inside the dish to the poor, and everything will be clean for you. Click to read the verse Luke 11:41 Click to read the verse Luke 11:41

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 - Bread Upon the Waters Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Proverbs 11:24-25 - One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:24-25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:24-25

Job 31:16-21 - “If I have denied the desires of the poor or let the eyes of the widow grow weary, Click to read the verse Job 31:16-21 Click to read the verse Job 31:16-21

Acts 10:31 - and said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor. Click to read the verse Acts 10:31 Click to read the verse Acts 10:31

Proverbs 14:31 - He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy hono... Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:31 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:31

Romans 12:20 - On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to dr... Click to read the verse Romans 12:20 Click to read the verse Romans 12:20

Mark 14:7 - The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will n... Click to read the verse Mark 14:7 Click to read the verse Mark 14:7

Acts 11:29 - The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living i... Click to read the verse Acts 11:29 Click to read the verse Acts 11:29

Hebrews 13:16 - And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:16 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:16

James 2:15-16 - Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. Click to read the verse James 2:15-16 Click to read the verse James 2:15-16

Luke 14:12-14 - Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, y... Click to read the verse Luke 14:12-14 Click to read the verse Luke 14:12-14

Proverbs 14:21 - He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:21

Proverbs 22:9 - A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:9

Matthew 26:11 - The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me. Click to read the verse Matthew 26:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:11

1 Kings 18:4 - While Jezebel was killing off the Lord’s prophets, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hid... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:4 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:4

Isaiah 58:7-11 - Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— whe... Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:7-11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:7-11

1 Timothy 6:17-19 - Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in we... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:17-19

1 Kings 18:13 - Haven’t you heard, my lord, what I did while Jezebel was killing the prophets of the Lord? I hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:13 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:13

Judges 19:15 - There they stopped to spend the night. They went and sat in the city square, but no one took th... Click to read the verse Judges 19:15 Click to read the verse Judges 19:15

Genesis 18:2-8 - Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entr... Click to read the verse Genesis 18:2-8 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:2-8

1 Samuel 30:11 - They found an Egyptian in a field and brought him to David. They gave him water to drink and fo... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:11 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:11

Deuteronomy 15:7-11 - If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the Lord your G... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:7-11 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:7-11

Matthew 10:40-42 - “He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:40-42 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:40-42

1 Peter 4:9-10 - Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:9-10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:9-10

Hebrews 13:1-3 - Concluding Exhortations Keep on loving each other as brothers. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:1-3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:1-3

Matthew 25:42 - For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, Click to read the verse Matthew 25:42 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:42

John 13:29 - Since Judas had charge of the money, some thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed ... Click to read the verse John 13:29 Click to read the verse John 13:29

2 Corinthians 8:7-9 - But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:7-9

Isaiah 16:3 - “Give us counsel, render a decision. Make your shadow like night— at high noon. Hide the fugiti... Click to read the verse Isaiah 16:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 16:3

1 John 3:16-19 - This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay d... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:16-19 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:16-19

Genesis 19:1-3 - Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sittin... Click to read the verse Genesis 19:1-3 Click to read the verse Genesis 19:1-3

Romans 16:23 - Gaius, whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy, sends you his greetings. Erastus, w... Click to read the verse Romans 16:23 Click to read the verse Romans 16:23

3 John 1:5-8 - Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, even though they are stra... Click to read the verse 3 John 1:5-8 Click to read the verse 3 John 1:5-8

Acts 9:36-39 - In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always... Click to read the verse Acts 9:36-39 Click to read the verse Acts 9:36-39

2 Corinthians 8:1-4 - Generosity Encouraged And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:1-4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:1-4

Psalms 112:5-10 - Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice. Click to read the verse Psalms 112:5-10 Click to read the verse Psalms 112:5-10

Matthew 25:42-43 - For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, Click to read the verse Matthew 25:42-43 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:42-43

2 Corinthians 9:7-14 - Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compuls... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:7-14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:7-14

Job 29:13-16 - The man who was dying blessed me; I made the widow’s heart sing. Click to read the verse Job 29:13-16 Click to read the verse Job 29:13-16