Mt. 25:45

Thomas Biddy (web3943@charweb.org)
Thu, 6 Nov 1997 12:25:46 -0500 (EST)

Here is a text that I would like to understand better.

book of Matthew ( KJV )
25:45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you,
Inasmuch as ye did [it] not to one of the least of these, ye did [it]
not to me.

book of Matthew ( Greek NT - Textus Rec. )
25:45 tote apokriqhsetai autoi" legwn amhn legw umin ef oson ouk
epoihsate eni toutwn twn elacistwn oude emoi epoihsate

I am wondering if v. 45 limits the method of giving to Jesus? How
forcefully does it contrast with v. 40? What is the strength of the
negative in this verse?

Best,
Thomas