마태복음 25:39-40 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:31-46

The great assize. It has been well observed by Dr. Doddridge that our Lord here proceeds to speak of the great day of retribution, in a description which is one of the noblest instances of the true sublime anywhere to be found. Portions of the description are undoubtedly parabolic, the intention evidently being to give prominence to certain important principles; but otherwise it is a solemn anticipation of what will one day become history. We may consider— I. THE ARRANGEMENT OF ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:37-39

Shall the righteous answer him . The righteous are those on the right hand, those who have passed through earthly probation, and have come forth holy and pure. Their reply (which is given before the Lord's explanation) is contained in three verses, which recapitulate the deeds specified by the Lord, with some slight variation in the wording. When saw we thee, etc.? If this reply is conceived as spoken by the followers of Christ, who most be supposed to know what he had said ( Matthew... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 25:37-39

Then shall the righteous ... - This answer is indicative of humility - a deep sense of their being unworthy such commendation. They will feel that their poor acts of kindness have come so far short of what they should have been that they have no claim to praise or reward. It is not, however, to be supposed that in the day of judgment this will be actually “said” by the righteous, but that this would be a proper expression of their feelings. 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

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:31-46

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:37-39

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:40

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:40

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 25:37-39

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

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