Matthew 25:39
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?’

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?'

Majority Standard Bible
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?'

World English Bible
When did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And 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 Bible
Or 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 Bible
And 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 Testament
When did we see thee sick, or in prison, and come to thee?

Godbey New Testament
But when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

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
And, when did we see Thee sick, or in prison, and came to Thee?'

Worsley New Testament
or naked, and clothed thee? and when did we see thee sick, or in prison, and visited thee?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



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
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.

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.

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,

Ezekiel 18:7
He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.

Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

Deuteronomy 15:7-8
If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.

Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Leviticus 25:35
Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you.

2 Corinthians 9:9
As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”


Treasury of Scripture

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Matthew 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
This phrase is part of a parable where Jesus speaks about the final judgment. The question reflects the surprise of the righteous who served others without realizing they were serving Christ Himself. In biblical times, sickness was often seen as a sign of sin or divine punishment, yet Jesus identifies with the sick, emphasizing compassion and mercy. This aligns with Jesus' ministry, where He healed the sick and showed concern for their well-being (Matthew 9:35).

or in prison
Prison in the ancient world was a place of suffering and shame, often used for holding individuals awaiting trial or punishment. Visiting prisoners was a significant act of mercy, as they were dependent on outsiders for basic needs. This reflects the early Christian community's emphasis on caring for those marginalized by society, as seen in Hebrews 13:3, which encourages believers to remember those in prison as if they were imprisoned with them.

and visit You?
Visiting the sick and imprisoned was a tangible expression of love and service, reflecting the heart of the Gospel. This act of visiting is not just about physical presence but also about providing comfort and support. The question underscores the idea that acts of kindness done to others are done unto Christ Himself, as He identifies with the least of these (Matthew 25:40). This teaching encourages believers to see Christ in every person, especially those in need, and to serve them as they would serve the Lord.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The 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 Others
Recognize 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
πότε (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
(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.


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