Matthew 25:35 cpdv — For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in; "

— Matthew 25:35, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 25 — Context

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.

34

Then the King shall say to those who will be on his right: ‘Come, you blessed of my Father. Possess the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

35

For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in;

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naked, and you covered me; sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me.’

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Then the just will answer him, saying: ‘Lord, when have we seen you hungry, and fed you; thirsty, and given you drink?

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And when have we seen you a stranger, and taken you in? Or naked, and covered you?

Matthew 25:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:35 say?
Matthew 25:35 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, 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 (CPDV): “For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, 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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