Matthew 25:12 bbe — But he made answer and said, Truly I say to you, I have no knowledge of you.

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"But he made answer and said, Truly I say to you, I have no knowledge of you."

— Matthew 25:12, Bible in Basic English

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“But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.”
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“But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.”
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Matthew 25 — Context

But the wise made answer, saying, There may not be enough for us and you; it would be better for you to go to the traders and get oil for yourselves.

And while they went to get oil, the master came; and those who were ready went in with him to the feast: and the door was shut.

After that the other virgins came, saying, Lord, Lord, let us in.

But he made answer and said, Truly I say to you, I have no knowledge of you.

Keep watch, then, because you are not certain of the day or of the hour.

For it is as when a man, about to take a journey, got his servants together, and gave them his property.

And to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to everyone as he was able; and he went on his journey.

Matthew 25:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:12 say?

Matthew 25:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But he made answer and said, Truly I say to you, I have no knowledge of you.”

Where is Matthew 25:12 in the Bible?

Matthew 25:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 12.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 25:12.

What translation should I read Matthew 25:12 in?

Matthew 25:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 25:12?

Matthew 25:12 reads (BBE): “But he made answer and said, Truly I say to you, I have no knowledge of you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 25:12 bbe — But he made answer and said, Truly I say to you, I have no knowledge of you.

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