Matthew 25:45

Matthew 25:46 web — These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

World English Bible

"These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.""

— Matthew 25:46, World English Bible

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Matthew 25:46 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. ”
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ASV
“And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life. ”
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NET
“And these will depart into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.””
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DRB
“And these shall go into everlasting punishment: but the just, into life everlasting. ”
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BBE
“And these will go away into eternal punishment; but the upright into eternal life.”
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KJVA
“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. ”
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Matthew 25 — Context

I was a stranger, and you didn't take me in; naked, and you didn't clothe me; sick, and in prison, and you didn't visit me.'

"Then they will also answer, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and didn't help you?'

"Then he will answer them, saying, 'Most certainly I tell you, inasmuch as you didn't do it to one of the least of these, you didn't do it to me.'

These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

Matthew 25:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:46 say?

Matthew 25:46 in the World English Bible reads: “These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."”

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 (WEB): “These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."” 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.

Matthew 25:46 web — These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

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Matthew 25:46 in Other Translations

Matthew 25 — Context

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