New International Version When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ New Living Translation When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ English Standard Version And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ Berean Standard Bible When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You?’ Berean Literal Bible And when did we see You ailing or in prison, and came to You?’ King James Bible Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? New King James Version Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ New American Standard Bible And when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ NASB 1995 ‘When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ NASB 1977 ‘And when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ Legacy Standard Bible And when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ Amplified Bible And when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ Berean Annotated Bible When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You? Christian Standard Bible When did we see you sick, or in prison, and visit you? ’ Holman Christian Standard Bible When did we see You sick, or in prison, and visit You?’ American Standard Version And when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? Contemporary English Version or visit you while you were sick or in jail?" English Revised Version And when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? GOD'S WORD® Translation When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' Good News Translation When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you?' International Standard Version When did we see you sick or in prison, and visit you?' NET Bible When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' New Heart English Bible When did we see you sick, or in prison, and come to you?' Webster's Bible Translation Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came to thee? Weymouth New Testament When did we see Thee sick or in prison, and come to see Thee?' Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen did we see You sick or in prison and visit You?’ World English Bible When did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd when did we see You ailing or in prison, and we came to You? Berean Literal Bible And when did we see You ailing or in prison, and came to You?’ Young's Literal Translation and when did we see thee infirm, or in prison, and we came unto thee? Smith's Literal Translation And when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came to thee? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOr when did we see thee sick or in prison, and came to thee? Catholic Public Domain Version Or when did we see you sick, or in prison, and visit to you?’ New American Bible When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ New Revised Standard Version And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when did we see you sick, or in the prison, and come to you? Aramaic Bible in Plain English 'And when did we see you sick or in a prison, and we came to you?' NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWhen did we see thee sick, or in prison, and come to thee? Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament When indeed saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? Mace New Testament or when did we see thee sick, or in prison, and visited thee? Weymouth New Testament When did we see Thee sick or in prison, and come to see Thee?' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Sheep and the Goats…38When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You?’ 40And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’… Cross References When did we see You sick James 5:14-15 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. John 11:3-4 So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.” / When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Luke 4:40 At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them. or in prison Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them. Acts 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him. Acts 16:25-34 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. / Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose. / When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped. … and visit You?’ James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Luke 10:33-34 But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. Job 31:19-20 if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak, / if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep, Treasury of Scripture Or when saw we you sick, or in prison, and came to you? Jump to Previous Ill Infirm Prison Sick VisitJump to Next Ill Infirm Prison Sick VisitMatthew 25 1. The parable of the ten virgins,14. and of the talents. 31. Also the description of the last judgment. When did we see You sick The righteous are astonished that Christ counts their care for suffering people as service rendered to Him. Though illness was often associated with weakness, uncleanness, or judgment, Jesus consistently showed mercy to the sick and upheld their dignity. Jas 5:14-15 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders… or in prison Imprisonment commonly brought isolation, shame, and dependence on family or friends for food, clothing, and other necessities. Remembering prisoners required costly concern for those easily neglected by society. Heb 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them,… and visit You?’ Their question reveals that these acts were not performed for recognition or reward. Christ identifies Himself with those in need, declaring that faithful service to His people is received as service to Him. Jas 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of the parable, illustrating the final judgment and the separation of the righteous from the unrighteous. 2. The Sheep and the Goats Symbolic representations of the righteous and the unrighteous, respectively, in the parable of the final judgment. 3. The Sick and the Imprisoned Represent those in need of compassion and care, whom the righteous are called to serve. 4. The Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus, who are being taught about the importance of serving others as a reflection of serving Christ. 5. The Kingdom of Heaven The ultimate destination for the righteous, who have demonstrated their faith through acts of mercy and compassion. Teaching Points Serving Christ through Serving OthersRecognize that acts of kindness and compassion towards those in need are seen by Christ as acts of service to Him. The Importance of Compassion Develop a heart of compassion that seeks to meet the needs of the sick and imprisoned, reflecting the love of Christ. Faith in Action Understand that genuine faith is demonstrated through tangible actions that benefit others, especially those who are marginalized. Eternal Perspective Keep an eternal perspective by remembering that our actions on earth have eternal significance and are part of our witness to the world. Community and Accountability Engage with your community to identify and meet the needs of those who are suffering, fostering a culture of accountability and support. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 25:39?2. How does Matthew 25:39 inspire us to serve others in need today? 3. What does "when did we see you sick" reveal about recognizing Christ in others? 4. How can we apply Matthew 25:39 in our daily interactions with strangers? 5. Which Old Testament teachings align with Matthew 25:39's call to serve others? 6. How does Matthew 25:39 challenge our understanding of Christian compassion and service? 7. How does Matthew 25:39 challenge our understanding of serving others in need? 8. What historical context influences the interpretation of Matthew 25:39? 9. How does Matthew 25:39 reflect the theme of compassion in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 25? Matthew 25:39 underscores that disciples who truly belong to the King demonstrate it through uncalculated, habitual mercy. They do not need heavenly spectacles to spot Jesus; they find Him in hospital rooms, behind bars, and in every wounded face. By visiting, feeding, and caring, they minister to Christ Himself, proving that genuine faith always takes tangible form in love. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Whenπότε (pote) Conjunction Strong's 4219: When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time. did we see εἴδομεν (eidomen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. You σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. sick ἀσθενοῦντα (asthenounta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 770: To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. prison φυλακῇ (phylakē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5438: From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. visit ἤλθομεν (ēlthomen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. You?’ σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Additonal Resources Matthew 25:39 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 25:39 Bible Gateway Matthew 25:39 Bible.com Matthew 25:39 NIV |
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