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naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me.`
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Works as Evidence, Not Earning
Commentators consistently emphasize that the acts of clothing the naked and visiting the sick are not what earn salvation. Instead, they are the 'evidences' (Spurgeon), 'fruits' (Gill), or 'marks' (Henry) of a heart already changed by God's grace. These actions demonstrate that a person has the Spirit of Christ and is truly united with Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I was an hungred. The union between Christ and his people is the most tender and endearing of all connections. It is represented by the cl…
Clothed me (περιεβαλετε με). Second aorist middle indicative, cast something around me.
Visited me (επεσκε…
19th Century
Anglican
You visited me — The Greek word is somewhat stronger than the modern meaning of the English and includes “looking after” and “caring for.”…
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Baptist
The King dwells with great delight upon the details of His servants’ kindnesses to Himself. Are we, then, after all, to be saved by our works? By n…
The change from “Son of Man” (see comment on Mk 8:31) to “King” (vv.31, 34) is not at all unnatural; for the Son of Man in Da 7:13–14 approaches th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Naked, and you clothed me For in such a condition sometimes are the dear children of God, and members of Christ; see…
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This is a description of the last judgment, serving as an explanation of the preceding parables. A judgment is coming in which everyone will be sen…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Lord set forth different parables pertaining to the Judgment; here, however, He openly deals with His Judgment. He does three things:
