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Then will he answer them, saying, `Most assuredly I tell you, inasmuch as you didn`t do it to one of these least, you didn`t do it to me.`
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The Sin of Doing Nothing
Commentators stress that the condemned are judged not for great evil acts, but for what they failed to do. Neglecting the needs of Christ's followers (“the least of these”) is treated as a direct rejection of Jesus himself. This reveals that a lack of compassionate action is a serious sin of omission, demonstrating a heart that is not aligned with Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Inasmuch as ye did it not, etc. By not doing good to the followers of Christ, they showed that they had no real love for him. By …
19th Century
Baptist
Our Lord does not mean to teach that people will be condemned because they have not been charitable to the poor and needy, or that they will be sav…
The condemnation is even more awful than in 7:23. The “goats” are cursed: they are banished from the King’s presence and sent to the eternal fire. …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then shall he answer them With a stern countenance, in great resentment, as one highly offended, and with the author…
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:
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