Matthew 25:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 25:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 25:40 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 25:40 — KJV
“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
— Matthew 25:40 (KJV)
Matthew 25:40 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 25:40
“Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:40: answer, say, verily
“And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:40: king, say, done
“And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:40: king, answer, say
“And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:40: king, answer, done
“Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:40: say, verily, done
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