Matthew 25:40 WEB

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:40

The King shall answer. The royal Judge condescends to explain the meaning of the seeming paradox. Inasmuch as; ἐφ ὁ ì σον , rendered in the Vulgate quamdiu, rather, quatenus, in which sense the phrase is found also in Romans 11:13 . Unto one of the least of these my brethren. That is, not the apostles, nor specially but all the afflicted who have fellowship with Christ in his sufferings and Any such he is not ashamed to call his brethren. Ye have done ( ye did ) it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:40

Christ's acceptance of vicarious service. What is striking and suggestive is, that our Lord should make no reference to the cultured and. sanctified personal life of his disciples, but fix attention on their service to others, their sympathies, generosities, and charities. At first it may seem as if his praise rested on their good works; but soon we come to see that what our Lord accepts is the best indication of character, and precisely of Christly character. There is a sort of goodness... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:40

One of the least of these - One of the obscurest, the least known, the poorest, the most despised and afflicted.My brethren - Either those who are Christians, whom he condescends to call brethren, or those who are afflicted, poor, and persecuted, who are his brethren and companions in suffering, and who suffer as he did on earth. See Hebrews 2:11; Matthew 12:50. How great is the condescension and kindness of the Judge of the world, thus to reward our actions, and to consider what we have done... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 25:37-40

Matthew 25:37-40. Then shall the righteous answer, &c. The righteous, with great surprise, ask, with reverence and humility, when all this happened, since they never had seen him in want of their assistance, nor could remember that they had ever bestowed aught upon him. It cannot be supposed, however, that either the righteous or the wicked should answer in the very words here mentioned. But what we learn here from is, That neither of them have the same estimation of their own works... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 25:31-46

135. Sheep and goats (Matthew 25:31-46)Jesus’ third example opens with a description of his return in power and glory to judge the world. His judgment reveals that, no matter what nation a person may come from, there are only two types of people in the world, compared in the story to sheep and goats (Matthew 25:31-33).The ‘sheep’ are God’s people, who give proof of this by the practical love they show to others, often at the expense of their own convenience and comfort. Because they are... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 25:40

the least. Emph. = even the least. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 25:40

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, even these least, ye did it unto me.No thoughtful person can conclude that Jesus equated salvation with benevolence in the usual sense. It is not mere charity, but help of Christ's followers that is highlighted here. If this principle were more widely understood and accepted, it would revolutionize men's attitude toward the church. In the final essence, what men do to his... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 25:40

Matthew 25:40. Verily I say—in as much, &c.— This is unspeakably astonishing! The united wisdom of angels could not have thought of any thing more proper to convey an idea of the warmth and strength of the divine benevolence to man, or offered a more constraining motive to charity, than that the Son of God should declare from the judgment-seat, in the presence of the whole assembled universe, that such good offices as are done to the afflicted through genuine love, are done to him. Having... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:40

40. And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, c.—Astonishing dialogue this between the King, from the Throne of His glory, and His wondering people! "I was an hungered, and ye gave Me meat," &c.—"Not we," they reply. "We never did that, Lord: We were born out of due time, and enjoyed not the privilege of ministering unto Thee." "But ye did it to these My brethren, now beside you, when cast upon your love." "Truth, Lord, but was that doing it to Thee? Thy name was... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 25:3-46

VI. THE OFFICIAL PRESENTATION AND REJECTION OF THE KING 19:3-25:46This section of the Gospel continues Jesus’ instruction of His disciples in preparation for their future (Matthew 19:3 to Matthew 20:34). Then Jesus presented Himself formally to Israel as her King with His triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-17). This resulted in strong rejection by Israel’s leaders (Matthew 21:18 to Matthew 22:46). Consequently Jesus pronounced His rejection of Israel (ch. 23). Finally He revealed to His disciples... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:40

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:40

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:40

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 25:37-40

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 25:31-46

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 25:40

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 25:40

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 25:40

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:40

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 25:3-46

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