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Matthew 25:45

Matthew 25:46 akjv — And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

American King James Version

"And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. "

— Matthew 25:46, American King James Version

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Matthew 25 — Context

43

I was a stranger, and you took me not in: naked, and you clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and you visited me not.

44

Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we you an hungered, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to you?

45

Then shall he answer them, saying, Truly I say to you, Inasmuch as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.

46

And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Matthew 25:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:46 say?
Matthew 25:46 in the American King James Version reads: “And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. ”
Where is Matthew 25:46 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 46.
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 25:46.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:46 in?
Matthew 25:46 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 25:46?
Matthew 25:46 reads (AKJV): “And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. ” 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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