Matthew 25:40 bbe — And the King will make answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Because you did it to the least of these my brothers…

Bible in Basic English

"And the King will make answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Because you did it to the least of these my brothers, you did it to me."

— Matthew 25:40, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 25 — Context

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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?

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And when did we see you ill, or in prison, and come to you?

40

And the King will make answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Because you did it to the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.

41

Then will he say to those on the left, Go from me, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire which is ready for the Evil One and his angels:

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For I was in need of food, and you gave it not to me; I was in need of drink, and you gave it not to me:

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I was wandering, and you took me not in; without clothing, and you gave me no clothing; ill, and in prison, and you came not to me.

Matthew 25:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:40 say?
Matthew 25:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the King will make answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Because you did it to the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”
Where is Matthew 25:40 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 40.
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 25:40.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:40 in?
Matthew 25:40 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 25:40?
Matthew 25:40 reads (BBE): “And the King will make answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Because you did it to the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” 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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