Matthew 25:39
New International Version
When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

New Living Translation
When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’

English Standard Version
And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’

Berean Standard Bible
When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You?’

Berean Literal Bible
And when did we see You ailing or in prison, and came to You?'

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

New King James Version
Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’

New American Standard Bible
And when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’

NASB 1995
‘When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’

NASB 1977
‘And when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’

Legacy Standard Bible
And when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’

Amplified Bible
And when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’

Christian Standard Bible
When did we see you sick, or in prison, and visit you? ’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When did we see You sick, or in prison, and visit You?’

American Standard Version
And when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

Contemporary English Version
or visit you while you were sick or in jail?"

English Revised Version
And when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?'

Good News Translation
When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you?'

International Standard Version
When did we see you sick or in prison, and visit you?'

Majority Standard Bible
When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You??

NET Bible
When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?'

New Heart English Bible
When did we see you sick, or in prison, and come to you?'

Webster's Bible Translation
Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came to thee?

Weymouth New Testament
When did we see Thee sick or in prison, and come to see Thee?'

World English Bible
When did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And when did we see You ailing or in prison, and we came to You?

Berean Literal Bible
And when did we see You ailing or in prison, and came to You?'

Young's Literal Translation
and when did we see thee infirm, or in prison, and we came unto thee?

Smith's Literal Translation
And when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came to thee?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Or when did we see thee sick or in prison, and came to thee?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Or when did we see you sick, or in prison, and visit to you?’

New American Bible
When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’

New Revised Standard Version
And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when did we see you sick, or in the prison, and come to you?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
'And when did we see you sick or in a prison, and we came to you?'
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
When did we see thee sick, or in prison, and come to thee?

Godbey New Testament
But when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

Haweis New Testament
When indeed saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

Mace New Testament
or when did we see thee sick, or in prison, and visited thee?

Weymouth New Testament
When did we see Thee sick or in prison, and come to see Thee?'

Worrell New Testament
And, when did we see Thee sick, or in prison, and came to Thee?'

Worsley New Testament
or naked, and clothed thee? and when did we see thee sick, or in prison, and visited thee?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sheep and the Goats
38When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You?’ 40And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’…

Cross References
Isaiah 58:7
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

James 2:15-16
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Luke 10:33-34
But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

1 John 3:17
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Job 31:19-20
if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak, / if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep,

Ezekiel 18:7
He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.

Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

Deuteronomy 15:7-8
If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.

Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Leviticus 25:35
Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you.

2 Corinthians 9:9
As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”


Treasury of Scripture

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Matthew 25
1. The parable of the ten virgins,
14. and of the talents.
31. Also the description of the last judgment.














When did we see You
This phrase reflects a moment of realization and self-reflection. The Greek word for "see" is "εἶδον" (eidon), which implies not just physical sight but also perception and understanding. In the context of this passage, it suggests a deeper awareness or recognition of Christ in the needy. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of seeing as a form of acknowledgment and responsibility. The question posed here is rhetorical, emphasizing the surprise of the righteous at the final judgment, highlighting their humility and genuine service without seeking recognition.

sick
The Greek word for "sick" is "ἀσθενής" (asthenēs), which means weak or feeble. In the biblical context, sickness often symbolizes not only physical ailments but also spiritual and moral weakness. The early Christian community was known for its care for the sick, reflecting Christ's healing ministry. This care was counter-cultural in the Greco-Roman world, where the sick were often marginalized. The mention of sickness here underscores the call to compassion and mercy, seeing Christ in those who suffer.

or in prison
The phrase "in prison" uses the Greek word "φυλακή" (phylakē), meaning a place of guarding or confinement. Prisons in the ancient world were harsh, and prisoners were often dependent on outsiders for basic needs. Visiting prisoners was a significant act of mercy and solidarity, reflecting the early Christian emphasis on caring for the marginalized. This phrase challenges believers to see Christ in those who are isolated and forgotten by society, emphasizing the call to restorative justice and reconciliation.

and visit You?
The word "visit" comes from the Greek "ἐπισκέπτομαι" (episkeptomai), which means to look upon or care for. This is more than a social call; it implies active involvement and concern for the well-being of others. In the biblical tradition, visiting the sick and imprisoned was a tangible expression of love and community. This phrase calls believers to a proactive faith, one that seeks out and serves Christ in the least of these, embodying the love and compassion of Jesus in practical ways.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
πότε (pote)
Conjunction
Strong's 4219: When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time.

did we see
εἴδομεν (eidomen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

You
σε (se)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

sick
ἀσθενοῦντα (asthenounta)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 770: To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble.

or
(ē)
Conjunction
Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

prison
φυλακῇ (phylakē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5438: From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

visit
ἤλθομεν (ēlthomen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

You?’
σε (se)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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