Matthew 25:12 kjva — But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not."

— Matthew 25:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 25 — Context

9

But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

10

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

11

Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

12

But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

13

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

14

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

15

And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

Matthew 25:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:12 say?
Matthew 25:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.”
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 (KJVA): “But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.” 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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