Matthew 25:34-40

The Final Judgment

³⁴ "Then the King will say to those on His right hand, 'Come, you blessed of My Father, _b inherit the kingdom _c prepared for you from the foundation of the world: ³⁵ _d 'for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; _e I was a stranger and you took Me in; ³⁶ 'I was _f naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; _g I was in prison and you came to Me.' ³⁷ "Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? ³⁸ 'When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? ³⁹ 'Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?' ⁴⁰ "And the King will answer and say to them, 'Assuredly, I say to you, _h inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.'

1. Cross References
   Romans 8:17
   And if children, then heirs - heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
   1 Peter 1:4
   To an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.
   1 Peter 1:9
   Receiving the end of your faith - the salvation of your souls.
   Revelation 21:7
   He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 20:23
   So He said to them, "You will indeed drink My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared by My Father.
   Mark 10:40
   "but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared."
   1 Corinthians 2:9
   But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.
   Hebrews 11:16
   But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
   
3. Cross References
   Isaiah 58:7
   Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, ...
   Ezekiel 18:7
   If he has not oppressed anyone, But has restore...
   Ezekiel 18:16
   Has not oppressed anyone, Nor withheld a pledge...
   James 1:27
   Pure and undefiled religion before God and the ...
   James 2:15
   If a brother or sister is naked and destitute o...
   James 2:16
   And one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, ...
   
4. Cross References
   Job 31:32
   ( But no sojourner had to lodge in the street, For I have opened my doors to the traveler).
   Hebrews 13:2
   Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.
   
5. Cross References
   Isaiah 58:7
   Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not hide yourself from your own flesh?
   Ezekiel 18:7
   If he has not oppressed anyone, But has restored to the debtor his pledge; Has robbed no one by violence, But has given his bread to the hungry And covered the naked with clothing.
   Ezekiel 18:16
   Has not oppressed anyone, Nor withheld a pledge, Nor robbed by violence, But has given his bread to the hungry And covered the naked with clothing.
   James 2:15
   If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food.
   James 2:16
   And one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?
   
6. Cross References
   2 Timothy 1:16
   The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain.
   
7. Cross References
   Proverbs 14:31
   He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
   Matthew 10:42
   "And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward."
   Mark 9:41
   For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.
   Hebrews 6:10
   For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.