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Matthew 25:40 · KJV

"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."

King James Version

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Passage Context

38When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
39Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
40And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
41Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
42For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:

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Devotional Reflection

LoveHopeCompassion

When we assist people who are unable to assist themselves—those who have gotten themselves into difficulty, those who have been wrongfully convicted, and those who face death—we are assisting Jesus Himself. What would Jesus have done? He would be assisting someone in finding God in the midst of their hopelessness and despair.

Prayer

Father, please grant me insight to notice my chances to assist Your people as I attempt to help them comprehend Your wonderful grace. In the name of my Redeemer, Savior, and Friend, Jesus. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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