Matthew 25:38 kjv — When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?

King James Version

"When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?"

— Matthew 25:38, King James Version

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Matthew 25 — Context

35

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

36

Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

37

Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

38

When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?

39

Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

40

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

41

Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

Matthew 25:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:38 say?
Matthew 25:38 in the King James Version reads: “When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?”
Where is Matthew 25:38 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 38.
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 25:38.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:38 in?
Matthew 25:38 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 25:38?
Matthew 25:38 reads (KJV): “When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?” 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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