Matthew 25:12 cpdv — But he responded by saying, ‘Amen I say to you, I do not know you.’

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But he responded by saying, ‘Amen I say to you, I do not know you.’ "

— Matthew 25:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 25 — Context

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The prudent responded by saying, ‘Lest perhaps there may not be enough for us and for you, it would be better for you to go to the vendors and buy some for yourselves.’

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But while they were going to buy it, the groom arrived. And those who were prepared entered with him to the wedding, and the door was closed.

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Yet truly, at the very end, the remaining virgins also arrived, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us.’

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But he responded by saying, ‘Amen I say to you, I do not know you.’

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And so you must be vigilant, because you do not know the day or the hour.

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For it is like a man setting out on a long journey, who called his servants and delivered to them his goods.

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And to one he gave five talents, and to another two, yet to another he gave one, to each according to his own ability. And promptly, he set out.

Matthew 25:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:12 say?
Matthew 25:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But he responded by saying, ‘Amen I say to you, I do not know 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 (CPDV): “But he responded by saying, ‘Amen I say to you, I do not know 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.
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