Matthew 25:34 net — Then the king will say to those on his right,‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for…

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"Then the king will say to those on his right,‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world."

— Matthew 25:34, NET Bible

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Matthew 25 — Context

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The Judgment“When the Son of Man comes in his glory and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.

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All the nations will be assembled before him, and he will separate people one from another like a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

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He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

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Then the king will say to those on his right,‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

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For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,

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I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’

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Then the righteous will answer him,‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?

Matthew 25:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:34 say?
Matthew 25:34 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the king will say to those on his right,‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”
Where is Matthew 25:34 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 34.
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 25:34.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:34 in?
Matthew 25:34 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 25:34?
Matthew 25:34 reads (NET): “Then the king will say to those on his right,‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” 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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