Matthew 25:30 cpdv — And cast that useless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And cast that useless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ "

— Matthew 25:30, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 25 — Context

27

Therefore, you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and then, at my arrival, at least I would have received what is mine with interest.

28

And so, take the talent away from him and give it to the one who has ten talents.

29

For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he shall have in abundance. But from him who has not, even what he seems to have, shall be taken away.

30

And cast that useless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

31

But when the Son of man will have arrived in his majesty, and all the Angels with him, then he will sit upon the seat of his majesty.

32

And all the nations shall be gathered together before him. And he shall separate them from one another, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

33

And he shall station the sheep, indeed, on his right, but the goats on his left.

Matthew 25:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:30 say?
Matthew 25:30 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And cast that useless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ ”
Where is Matthew 25:30 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 30.
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 25:30.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:30 in?
Matthew 25:30 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 25:30?
Matthew 25:30 reads (CPDV): “And cast that useless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ ” 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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