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The Sheep and the Goats

Matthew 25:31–46

The closing scene of Matthew's final discourse, where judgement turns on treatment of the hungry, sick and imprisoned.

How the passage moves

1
The setting
A judgement scene separating two groups.
Matthew 25:31-33
2
The criterion
Food, drink, welcome, clothing, care and visitation.
Matthew 25:34-40
3
Both surprised
Neither group recognised whom they were serving.
Matthew 25:37-44

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