Matthew 25:35 bbe — For I was in need of food, and you gave it to me: I was in need of drink, and you gave it to me: I was wandering, and y…

Bible in Basic English

"For I was in need of food, and you gave it to me: I was in need of drink, and you gave it to me: I was wandering, and you took me in;"

— Matthew 25:35, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 25 — Context

32

And before him all the nations will come together; and they will be parted one from another, as the sheep are parted from the goats by the keeper.

33

And he will put the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left.

34

Then will the King say to those on his right, Come, you who have the blessing of my Father, into the kingdom made ready for you before the world was:

35

For I was in need of food, and you gave it to me: I was in need of drink, and you gave it to me: I was wandering, and you took me in;

36

I had no clothing, and you gave it to me: when I was ill, or in prison, you came to me.

37

Then will the upright make answer to him, saying, Lord, when did we see you in need of food, and give it to you? or in need of drink, and give it to you?

38

And when did we see you wandering, and take you in? or without clothing, and give it to you?

Matthew 25:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:35 say?
Matthew 25:35 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For I was in need of food, and you gave it to me: I was in need of drink, and you gave it to me: I was wandering, and you took me in;”
Where is Matthew 25:35 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 35.
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 25:35.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:35 in?
Matthew 25:35 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 25:35?
Matthew 25:35 reads (BBE): “For I was in need of food, and you gave it to me: I was in need of drink, and you gave it to me: I was wandering, and you took me in;” 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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