Matthew 25:35
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 25
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”Matthew 25:35
What Does Matthew 25:35 Mean?
Matthew 25:35 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 35 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Hospitality.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 25:35 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 13:2“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”1 John 3:16“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”James 2:15“If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,”Deuteronomy 15:7“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”Hebrews 13:16“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”Isaiah 58:7“Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?”Ezekiel 18:7“And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;”Ezekiel 18:16“Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment,”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”James 1:27“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”Hebrews 13:1“Let brotherly love continue.”1 Peter 4:9“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”Matthew 24:45“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”Romans 12:13“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”Job 31:32“The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller.”Romans 12:20“Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.”1 Timothy 6:17“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;”Job 29:13“The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.”Job 31:16“If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;”Acts 9:36“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.”
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