Matthew 25:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 25:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 25:12 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 25:12 — KJV
“But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.”
— Matthew 25:12 (KJV)
Matthew 25:12 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 25:12
“Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:12: verily, say, know
“And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:12: answered, verily, say
“John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:12: answered, say, know
“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. again: or, from above”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:12: answered, verily, say
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:12: answered, verily, say
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