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Matthew 25:40

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 25:40

Verse 40 of 46

Scripture focus

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

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 25:40

Theological / Devotional

The King. That is, Christ (see vs. 31, 34).

Verily. See on eh. 5:18.

Unto me. What consolation that Christ identifies Himself with His chosen ones to the extent that whatever concerns them concerns Him personally. We can feel no pain or disappointment, we can experience no need, but that Christ sympathizes with us. In making the needs of others our responsibility we reflect this same aspect of the divine character. When we reflect the character of Jesus perfectly we will feel as He does toward those in need, and through us He will be able to solace and succor others. The best evidence of love for God is love that leads us to bear “one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” (Gal. 6:2; cf. 1 John 3:14-19; see on Matt. 5:43-48). The principle involved in the statement of ch. 25:40 is well illustrated in the parable of the Good Samaritan (see on Luke 10:25-37). The best evidence that a person has become a son of God is that he does the works of God (cf. John 8:44).

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