Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Matthew
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 25:31 JFB -> Commentary on 25:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:31 PNT -> Commentary on 25:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:31 SRN -> Study Notes on 25:31 TFG -> Commentary on 25:31 TSK -> Commentary on 25:31 TSK -> Entry for 25:31 WEN -> Notes on 25:31 NTB -> Angel (a spirit); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Opportunity; Throne; Unfaithfulness TTT -> Angels; Death, Eternal; Excellency and Glory of Christ, The; Judgment, The; Punishment of the Wicked, The; Second Coming of Christ, The EBD -> Daniel, Book of; Judgment, The final; Prophecy SBD -> Angels WJD -> Devotional using 25:31 WJD -> Devotional using 25:31 25:31 - [In Context] "But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:32 GSB -> Study Notes on 25:32 JFB -> Commentary on 25:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:32 PNT -> Commentary on 25:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:32 SRN -> Study Notes on 25:32 TFG -> Commentary on 25:32 TSK -> Commentary on 25:32 TSK -> Entry for 25:32 WEN -> Notes on 25:32 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Opportunity; Shepherd; Unfaithfulness; Wicked (People) TTT -> Goat, The; Judgment, The; Sheep; Wicked, The, are compared to EBD -> Goat; Judgment, The final; Prophecy WJD -> Devotional using 25:32 WJD -> Devotional using 25:32 25:32 - [In Context] All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will separate them as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:33 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:33 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:33 GSB -> Study Notes on 25:33 JFB -> Commentary on 25:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:33 PNT -> Commentary on 25:33 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:33 TFG -> Commentary on 25:33 TSK -> Commentary on 25:33 TSK -> Entry for 25:33 WEN -> Notes on 25:33 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Opportunity; Righteous; Unfaithfulness; Wicked (People) TTT -> Excellency and Glory of Christ, The; Goat, The; Saints, Compared to; Sheep EBD -> Goat; Judgment, The final; Prophecy WJD -> Devotional using 25:33 WJD -> Devotional using 25:33 25:33 - [In Context] He will place the sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:34 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:34 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:34 GSB -> Study Notes on 25:34 JFB -> Commentary on 25:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:34 PNT -> Commentary on 25:34 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:34 SRN -> Study Notes on 25:34 TFG -> Commentary on 25:34 TSK -> Commentary on 25:34 TSK -> Entry for 25:34 WEN -> Notes on 25:34 NTB -> Afflicted; Afflictions And Adversities; Commandments; Duty; Heaven; Hospitality; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Kindness; Liberality; Love; Neighbor; Opportunity; Predestination; Reward; Righteous; Unfaithfulness; Works TTT -> Blessed, The; Christ, the King; Judgment, The; Reward of Saints, The; Sickness; Titles and Names of Saints; Works, Good EBD -> Judgment, The final; Prophecy WJD -> Devotional using 25:34 WJD -> Devotional using 25:34 25:34 - [In Context] Then the King will say to those on the right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:35 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:35 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:35 JFB -> Commentary on 25:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:35 PNT -> Commentary on 25:35 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:35 TFG -> Commentary on 25:35 TSK -> Commentary on 25:35 TSK -> Entry for 25:35 WEN -> Notes on 25:35 NTB -> Afflicted; Afflictions And Adversities; Aliens; Beneficence; Commandments; Duty; Hospitality; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Kindness; Liberality; Love; Neighbor; Opportunity; Poor; Prisoners; Reward; Unfaithfulness; Works TTT -> Judgment, The; Love to Man; Works, Good EBD -> Judgment, The final; Prophecy WJD -> Devotional using 25:35 WJD -> Devotional using 25:35 25:35 - [In Context] For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:36 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:36 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:36 JFB -> Commentary on 25:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:36 PNT -> Commentary on 25:36 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:36 TSK -> Commentary on 25:36 TSK -> Entry for 25:36 WEN -> Notes on 25:36 NTB -> Afflicted; Afflictions And Adversities; Beneficence; Commandments; Duty; Hospitality; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Kindness; Liberality; Love; Neighbor; Opportunity; Poor; Prisoners; Reward; Sick, The; Unfaithfulness; Works TTT -> Conduct, Christian; Judgment, The; Love to Man; Missionaries, all Christians should be as; Prisons; Sickness; Works, Good EBD -> Judgment, The final; Prison; Prophecy WJD -> Devotional using 25:36 WJD -> Devotional using 25:36 25:36 - [In Context] I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.'
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:37 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:37 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:37 JFB -> Commentary on 25:37 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:37 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:37 PNT -> Commentary on 25:37 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:37 SRN -> Study Notes on 25:37 TFG -> Commentary on 25:37 TSK -> Commentary on 25:37 TSK -> Entry for 25:37 WEN -> Notes on 25:37 NTB -> Afflicted; Beneficence; Commandments; Duty; Hospitality; Humility; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Liberality; Love; Neighbor; Opportunity; Prisoners; Reward; Unfaithfulness; Works TTT -> Judgment, The; Works, Good EBD -> Judgment, The final; Prophecy TV -> Devotional using 25:37 WJD -> Devotional using 25:37 TV -> Devotional using 25:37 WJD -> Devotional using 25:37 TV -> Devotional using 25:37 25:37 - [In Context] "Then these righteous ones will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:38 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:38 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:38 JFB -> Commentary on 25:38 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:38 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:38 PNT -> Commentary on 25:38 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:38 WEN -> Notes on 25:38 NTB -> Afflicted; Aliens; Beneficence; Commandments; Duty; Hospitality; Humility; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Liberality; Love; Neighbor; Opportunity; Prisoners; Reward; Unfaithfulness; Works TTT -> Judgment, The; Works, Good EBD -> Judgment, The final; Prophecy TV -> Devotional using 25:38 WJD -> Devotional using 25:38 TV -> Devotional using 25:38 WJD -> Devotional using 25:38 TV -> Devotional using 25:38 25:38 - [In Context] Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:39 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:39 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:39 JFB -> Commentary on 25:39 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:39 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:39 PNT -> Commentary on 25:39 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:39 WEN -> Notes on 25:39 NTB -> Afflicted; Beneficence; Commandments; Duty; Hospitality; Humility; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Liberality; Love; Neighbor; Opportunity; Prisoners; Reward; Unfaithfulness; Works TTT -> Judgment, The; Works, Good EBD -> Judgment, The final; Prophecy TV -> Devotional using 25:39 WJD -> Devotional using 25:39 TV -> Devotional using 25:39 WJD -> Devotional using 25:39 TV -> Devotional using 25:39 25:39 - [In Context] When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you?'
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:40 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:40 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:40 JFB -> Commentary on 25:40 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:40 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:40 PNT -> Commentary on 25:40 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:40 TSK -> Commentary on 25:40 TSK -> Entry for 25:40 WEN -> Notes on 25:40 NTB -> Afflicted; Afflictions And Adversities; Beneficence; Brother; Commandments; Duty; Fraternity; Hospitality; Humility; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Liberality; Love; Neighbor; Opportunity; Prisoners; Reward; Unfaithfulness; Works TTT -> Judgment, The; Love to Christ; Union With Christ; Works, Good EBD -> Brother; Judgment, The final; Prophecy TV -> Devotional using 25:40 WJD -> Devotional using 25:40 TV -> Devotional using 25:40 WJD -> Devotional using 25:40 TV -> Devotional using 25:40 25:40 - [In Context] And the King will tell them, 'I assure you, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, F143 you were doing it to me!'
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:41 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:41 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:41 JFB -> Commentary on 25:41 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:41 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:41 PNT -> Commentary on 25:41 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:41 SRN -> Study Notes on 25:41 TFG -> Commentary on 25:41 TSK -> Commentary on 25:41 TSK -> Entry for 25:41 WEN -> Notes on 25:41 NTB -> Afflicted; Beneficence; Commandments; Death; Demons; Duty; Fire; Hell; Hospitality; Hypocrisy; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Neighbor; Opportunity; Prisoners; Punishment; Reward; Satan; Sin; Unfaithfulness; Wicked (People); Works TTT -> Anger of God, The; Condemnation; Death, Eternal; Devil, The; Fire; Hell; Judgment, The; Punishment of the Wicked, The EBD -> Angel; Daemon; Eternal death; Judgment, The final; Prophecy SBD -> Angels; Satan WJD -> Devotional using 25:41 WJD -> Devotional using 25:41 25:41 - [In Context] "Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, 'Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the Devil and his demons!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:42 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:42 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:42 JFB -> Commentary on 25:42 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:42 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:42 PNT -> Commentary on 25:42 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:42 TSK -> Commentary on 25:42 TSK -> Entry for 25:42 WEN -> Notes on 25:42 NTB -> Afflicted; Beneficence; Commandments; Duty; Hospitality; Hypocrisy; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Neighbor; Opportunity; Poor; Prisoners; Reward; Unfaithfulness; Works TTT -> Poor, The EBD -> Judgment, The final; Prophecy WJD -> Devotional using 25:42 WJD -> Devotional using 25:42 25:42 - [In Context] For I was hungry, and you didn't feed me. I was thirsty, and you didn't give me anything to drink.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:43 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:43 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:43 JFB -> Commentary on 25:43 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:43 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:43 PNT -> Commentary on 25:43 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:43 WEN -> Notes on 25:43 NTB -> Afflicted; Aliens; Beneficence; Commandments; Duty; Hospitality; Hypocrisy; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Neighbor; Opportunity; Prisoners; Reward; Sick, The; Unfaithfulness; Works TTT -> Poor, The; Sickness EBD -> Judgment, The final; Prison; Prophecy SBD -> Hospitality WJD -> Devotional using 25:43 WJD -> Devotional using 25:43 25:43 - [In Context] I was a stranger, and you didn't invite me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me no clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didn't visit me.'
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:44 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:44 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:44 JFB -> Commentary on 25:44 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:44 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:44 PNT -> Commentary on 25:44 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:44 TSK -> Commentary on 25:44 TSK -> Entry for 25:44 WEN -> Notes on 25:44 NTB -> Afflicted; Beneficence; Commandments; Duty; Falsehood; Hospitality; Hypocrisy; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Neighbor; Opportunity; Prisoners; Reward; Unfaithfulness; Works TTT -> Poor, The EBD -> Judgment, The final; Prophecy WJD -> Devotional using 25:44 WJD -> Devotional using 25:44 25:44 - [In Context] "Then they will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and not help you?'
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:45 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:45 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:45 JFB -> Commentary on 25:45 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:45 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:45 PNT -> Commentary on 25:45 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:45 TFG -> Commentary on 25:45 TSK -> Commentary on 25:45 TSK -> Entry for 25:45 WEN -> Notes on 25:45 NTB -> Afflicted; Beneficence; Commandments; Duty; Falsehood; Hospitality; Hypocrisy; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Neighbor; Opportunity; Poor; Prisoners; Reward; Unfaithfulness; Works TTT -> Poor, The; Sickness; Union With Christ EBD -> Judgment, The final; Prophecy WJD -> Devotional using 25:45 WJD -> Devotional using 25:45 25:45 - [In Context] And he will answer, 'I assure you, when you refused to help the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were refusing to help me.'
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 25:46 DSN -> Synopsis on 25:46 GEB -> Study Notes on 25:46 JFB -> Commentary on 25:46 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 25:46 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 25:46 PNT -> Commentary on 25:46 RWP -> Study Notes on 25:46 SRN -> Study Notes on 25:46 TFG -> Commentary on 25:46 TSK -> Commentary on 25:46 TSK -> Entry for 25:46 WEN -> Notes on 25:46 NTB -> Commandments; Death; Duty; Falsehood; Heaven; Hell; Hospitality; Immortality; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judgment; Life; Neighbor; Opportunity; Prisoners; Punishment; Reward; Righteous; Unfaithfulness; Wicked (People); Works TTT -> Death, Eternal; Hell; Judgment, The; Life, Eternal; Punishment of the Wicked, The EBD -> Eternal death; Eternal life; Judgment, The final; Prophecy WJD -> Devotional using 25:46 WJD -> Devotional using 25:46 25:46 - [In Context] And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life."
FOOTNOTES: F143: Greek my brothers.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.