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Matthew 25:40-45

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 25:40-45

Micah 5:3 - Therefore Israel will be abandoned until the time when she who is in labor gives birth and the ... Click to read the verse Micah 5:3 Click to read the verse Micah 5:3

Matthew 25:45 - “He will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, y... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:45 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:45

Luke 8:21 - He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” Click to read the verse Luke 8:21 Click to read the verse Luke 8:21

Genesis 27:29 - May nations serve you and peoples bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers, and may the sons... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:29 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:29

Genesis 12:3 - I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth... Click to read the verse Genesis 12:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 12:3

Numbers 24:9 - Like a lion they crouch and lie down, like a lioness—who dares to rouse them? “May those who bl... Click to read the verse Numbers 24:9 Click to read the verse Numbers 24:9

1 John 3:14-19 - We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does n... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:14-19 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:14-19

1 Peter 1:22 - Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for yo... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22

Galatians 6:10 - Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:10 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:10

Isaiah 63:9 - In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his l... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:9

Galatians 5:6 - For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that ... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6

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

Galatians 5:13 - You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nat... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:13 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:13

John 21:17 - The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesu... Click to read the verse John 21:17 Click to read the verse John 21:17

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

Acts 9:4 - He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” Click to read the verse Acts 9:4 Click to read the verse Acts 9:4

Deuteronomy 23:4 - For they did not come to meet you with bread and water on your way when you came out of Egypt, ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:4

1 Timothy 6:2 - Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them because they are brother... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:2

Zechariah 2:8 - For this is what the Lord Almighty says: “After he has honored me and has sent me against the n... Click to read the verse Zechariah 2:8 Click to read the verse Zechariah 2:8

Ephesians 5:30 - for we are members of his body. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:30 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:30

Song of Songs 7:13 - The mandrakes send out their fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, both new and old, th... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 7:13 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 7:13

Genesis 50:17 - ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I ask you to forgive your brothers the sins and the wro... Click to read the verse Genesis 50:17 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:17

John 21:15-17 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15-17 Click to read the verse John 21:15-17

Matthew 18:10 - The Parable of the Lost Sheep “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:10

2 Samuel 9:1 - David and Mephibosheth David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 9:1 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 9:1

Matthew 25:34 - “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take yo... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:34

Song of Songs 5:1 - Lover I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. ... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 5:1 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 5:1

Hebrews 2:11 - Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:11

Matthew 10:42 - And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disci... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:42 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:42

Exodus 1:20 - So God was kind to the midwives and the people increased and became even more numerous. Click to read the verse Exodus 1:20 Click to read the verse Exodus 1:20

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

Matthew 10:40 - “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 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:40

John 13:20 - I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts ... Click to read the verse John 13:20 Click to read the verse John 13:20

2 Samuel 9:7 - “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 9:7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 9:7

Romans 12:8 - if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him ... Click to read the verse Romans 12:8 Click to read the verse Romans 12:8

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 - For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Acts 9:4-5 - He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” Click to read the verse Acts 9:4-5 Click to read the verse Acts 9:4-5

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22

Matthew 12:50 - For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Click to read the verse Matthew 12:50 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:50

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

Matthew 25:35 - For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to d... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:35

Joshua 6:17 - The city and all that is in it are to be devoted to the Lord. Only Rahab the prostitute and all... Click to read the verse Joshua 6:17 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:17

1 Corinthians 16:21-22 - I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:21-22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:21-22

Nehemiah 13:2 - because they had not met the Israelites with food and water but had hired Balaam to call a curs... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:2 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:2

Matthew 5:18 - I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18

Revelation 17:14 - They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lord... Click to read the verse Revelation 17:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 17:14

Deuteronomy 15:10 - Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your G... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:10 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:10

Romans 8:29 - For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:29 Click to read the verse Romans 8:29

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

Ruth 2:16 - Rather, pull out some stalks for her from the bundles and leave them for her to pick up, and do... Click to read the verse Ruth 2:16 Click to read the verse Ruth 2:16

Luke 9:48 - Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever w... Click to read the verse Luke 9:48 Click to read the verse Luke 9:48

Matthew 6:1 - Giving to the Needy “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen b... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:1

1 Corinthians 8:12 - When you sin against your brothers in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:12

Galatians 4:14 - Even though my illness was a trial to you, you did not treat me with contempt or scorn. Instead... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:14 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:14

John 19:26-27 - When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his... Click to read the verse John 19:26-27 Click to read the verse John 19:26-27

Mark 9:41 - I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Chri... Click to read the verse Mark 9:41 Click to read the verse Mark 9:41

1 Kings 13:4 - When King Jeroboam heard what the man of God cried out against the altar at Bethel, he stretche... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:4 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:4

Luke 8:3 - Joanna the wife of Cuza, the manager of Herod’s household; Susanna; and many others. These wome... Click to read the verse Luke 8:3 Click to read the verse Luke 8:3

2 Corinthians 4:5 - For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Je... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:5

2 Kings 4:10 - Let’s make a small room on the roof and put in it a bed and a table, a chair and a lamp for him... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:10 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:10

Romans 16:2 - I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she... Click to read the verse Romans 16:2 Click to read the verse Romans 16:2

Psalms 22:22 - I will declare your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:22 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:22

Ecclesiastes 11:1 - 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 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:1

Luke 3:11 - John answered, “The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has... Click to read the verse Luke 3:11 Click to read the verse Luke 3:11

1 John 3:14 - We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does n... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:14 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:14

Matthew 12:49-50 - Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. Click to read the verse Matthew 12:49-50 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:49-50

John 20:17 - Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my ... Click to read the verse John 20:17 Click to read the verse John 20:17

Matthew 28:10 - Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there the... Click to read the verse Matthew 28:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:10

1 John 4:7-12 - God’s Love and Ours Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone wh... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:7-12 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:7-12

John 2:2 - and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. Click to read the verse John 2:2 Click to read the verse John 2:2

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

Proverbs 25:6-7 - Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among great men; Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:6-7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:6-7

Romans 15:26 - For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in J... Click to read the verse Romans 15:26 Click to read the verse Romans 15:26

Jeremiah 39:17 - But I will rescue you on that day, declares the Lord; you will not be handed over to those you ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 39:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 39:17

Matthew 18:5 - “And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. Click to read the verse Matthew 18:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:5

Mark 9:37 - “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me ... Click to read the verse Mark 9:37 Click to read the verse Mark 9:37

1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 - Now about brotherly love we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Matthew 18:5-6 - “And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. Click to read the verse Matthew 18:5-6 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:5-6

Hebrews 2:11-15 - Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:11-15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:11-15

1 John 4:20-2 - If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:20-2 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:20-2

Mark 3:34-35 - Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, “Here are my mother and my brot... Click to read the verse Mark 3:34-35 Click to read the verse Mark 3:34-35

John 19:27 - and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his ... Click to read the verse John 19:27 Click to read the verse John 19:27

Acts 22:8 - “‘Who are you, Lord?’ I asked. “ ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ he replied. Click to read the verse Acts 22:8 Click to read the verse Acts 22:8

Acts 26:15 - “Then I asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ “ ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied. Click to read the verse Acts 26:15 Click to read the verse Acts 26:15

Philemon 1:17 - So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. Click to read the verse Philemon 1:17 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:17

2 Corinthians 8:4 - they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:4