Jesus

Back

Matthew 25:45

Teaching Success and Failure

"He will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'"

— Matthew 25:45

Context

Jesus showing that neglect of others is neglect of him

Surrounding Bible Verses

Details

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 25, v.45

Related Sayings

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Parallel Passages

Same theme (Success and Failure) in other Gospels

Mark 8:38

"If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy angels."

Mark 9:42

"If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea."