Matthew 25:43

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ξένος ἤμην, καὶ οὐ συνηγάγετέ με: γυμνός, καὶ οὐ περιεβάλετέ με: ἀσθενής, καὶ ἐν φυλακῇ, καὶ οὐκ ἐπεσκέψασθέ με.

Transliteration

Xenos I ēmēn, and not synēgagete me: gymnos, and not periebalete me: asthenēs, and in phylakē, and not epeskepsasthe me.

Grammar Details

*xenos*: nominative masculine singular - stranger
*ēmēn*: imperfect active indicative, 1st person singular - I was
*synēgagete*: aorist active indicative, 2nd person plural - you took in
*gymnos*: nominative masculine singular - naked
*periebalete*: aorist active indicative, 2nd person plural - you clothed
*asthenēs*: nominative masculine singular - sick/ill
*phylakē*: dative feminine singular - prison
*epeskepsasthe*: aorist middle indicative, 2nd person plural - you visited

Word Meanings

*xenos*: stranger/foreigner/guest
*ēmēn*: I was [continuous state]
*synēgagete*: you took in/welcomed/gathered in
*gymnos*: naked/without clothing/bare
*periebalete*: you clothed/dressed/covered
*asthenēs*: sick/ill/weak
*phylakē*: prison/jail/custody
*epeskepsasthe*: you visited/looked after/cared for

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

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Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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