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Then the righteous will answer him, saying, `Lord, when did we see you hungry, and feed you; or thirsty, and give you a drink?
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The Surprise of Humility
Commentators unanimously agree that the righteous are genuinely surprised by the King's praise. This isn't false modesty but a sincere humility. They see their own acts of kindness as so small and insignificant that they feel unworthy of such a great reward. As Albert Barnes notes, it's a deep sense of their unworthiness for such commendation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then shall the righteous, etc. This answer is indicative of humility—a deep sense of their being unworthy such commendation. They will fee…
19th Century
Anglican
When did we see you hungry? It is clear that this question of surprise could not be asked by any who, as believers in Christ, have receive…
Baptist
They will bashfully disclaim the praise pronounced by the King. They had no idea that there was anything meritorious in what they had done. They ne…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Then will the righteous answer him. Christ represents the righteous as doubting—what they know well—his willingness to form a just estimat…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then shall the righteous answer him From where it appears, that only such shall be at the right hand of Christ, who …
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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:
