Matthew 25:1
American King James Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
American Standard Version Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
King James Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
World English Bible “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:2
American King James And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
American Standard Version And five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
King James And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
World English Bible Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
Matthew 25:3
American King James They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
American Standard Version For the foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them:
King James They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
World English Bible Those who were foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them,
Matthew 25:4
American King James But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
American Standard Version but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
King James But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
World English Bible but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Matthew 25:5
American King James While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
American Standard Version Now while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
King James While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
World English Bible Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
Matthew 25:6
American King James And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom comes; go you out to meet him.
American Standard Version But at midnight there is a cry, Behold, the bridegroom! Come ye forth to meet him.
King James And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
World English Bible But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Behold! The bridegroom is coming! Come out to meet him!’
Matthew 25:7
American King James Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
American Standard Version Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
King James Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
World English Bible Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
Matthew 25:8
American King James And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
American Standard Version And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out.
King James And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
World English Bible The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’
Matthew 25:9
American King James But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go you rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
American Standard Version But the wise answered, saying, Peradventure there will not be enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
King James But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
World English Bible But the wise answered, saying, ‘What if there isn’t enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’
Matthew 25:10
American King James And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
American Standard Version And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut.
King James And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
World English Bible While they went away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was shut.
Matthew 25:11
American King James Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
American Standard Version Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
King James Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
World English Bible Afterward the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us.’
Matthew 25:12
American King James But he answered and said, Truly I say to you, I know you not.
American Standard Version But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
King James But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
World English Bible But he answered, ‘Most certainly I tell you, I don’t know you.’
Matthew 25:13
American King James Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man comes.
American Standard Version Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour.
King James Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
World English Bible Watch therefore, for you don’t know the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.
Matthew 25:14
American King James For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered to them his goods.
American Standard Version For `it is' as `when' a man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
King James For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
World English Bible “For it is like a man going into another country, who called his own servants and entrusted his goods to them.
Matthew 25:15
American King James And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
American Standard Version And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his several ability; and he went on his journey.
King James And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
World English Bible To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his own ability. Then he went on his journey.
Matthew 25:16
American King James Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
American Standard Version Straightway he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five talents.
King James Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
World English Bible Immediately he who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.
Matthew 25:17
American King James And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
American Standard Version In like manner he also that `received' the two gained other two.
King James And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
World English Bible In the same way, he also who got the two gained another two.
Matthew 25:18
American King James But he that had received one went and dig in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
American Standard Version But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
King James But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
World English Bible But he who received the one talent went away and dug in the earth and hid his lord’s money.
Matthew 25:19
American King James After a long time the lord of those servants comes, and reckons with them.
American Standard Version Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.
King James After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
World English Bible “Now after a long time the lord of those servants came, and settled accounts with them.
Matthew 25:20
American King James And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, you delivered to me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
American Standard Version And he that received the five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: lo, I have gained other five talents.
King James And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
World English Bible He who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents. Behold, I have gained another five talents in addition to them.’
Matthew 25:21
American King James His lord said to him, Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter you into the joy of your lord.
American Standard Version His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
King James His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
World English Bible “His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
Matthew 25:22
American King James He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered to me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
American Standard Version And he also that `received' the two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: lo, I have gained other two talents.
King James He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
World English Bible “He also who got the two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents in addition to them.’
Matthew 25:23
American King James His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter you into the joy of your lord.
American Standard Version His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
King James His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
World English Bible “His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things. I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
Matthew 25:24
American King James Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew you that you are an hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not strewed:
American Standard Version And he also that had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou didst not sow, and gathering where thou didst not scatter;
King James Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
World English Bible “He also who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you didn’t sow, and gathering where you didn’t scatter.
Matthew 25:25
American King James And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the earth: see, there you have that is yours.
American Standard Version and I was afraid, and went away and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, thou hast thine own.
King James And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
World English Bible I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the earth. Behold, you have what is yours.’
Matthew 25:26
American King James His lord answered and said to him, You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strewed:
American Standard Version But his lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I did not scatter;
King James His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
World English Bible “But his lord answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant. You knew that I reap where I didn’t sow, and gather where I didn’t scatter.
Matthew 25:27
American King James You ought therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received my own with usury.
American Standard Version thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back mine own with interest.
King James Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
World English Bible You ought therefore to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back my own with interest.
Matthew 25:28
American King James Take therefore the talent from him, and give it to him which has ten talents.
American Standard Version Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him that hath the ten talents.
King James Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
World English Bible Take away therefore the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents.
Matthew 25:29
American King James For to every one that has shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that has not shall be taken away even that which he has.
American Standard Version For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away.
King James For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
World English Bible For to everyone who has will be given, and he will have abundance, but from him who doesn’t have, even that which he has will be taken away.
Matthew 25:30
American King James And cast you the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
American Standard Version And cast ye out the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.
King James And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
World English Bible Throw out the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
Matthew 25:31
American King James When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory:
American Standard Version But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory:
King James When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
World English Bible “But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory.
Matthew 25:32
American King James And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats:
American Standard Version and before him shall be gathered all the nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as the shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats;
King James And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
World English Bible Before him all the nations will be gathered, and he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
Matthew 25:33
American King James And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
American Standard Version and he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
King James And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
World English Bible He will set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Matthew 25:34
American King James Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
American Standard Version Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
King James Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
World English Bible Then the King will tell those on his right hand, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;
Matthew 25:35
American King James For I was an hungered, and you gave me meat: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in:
American Standard Version for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in;
King James For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
World English Bible for I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you took me in.
Matthew 25:36
American King James Naked, and you clothed me: I was sick, and you visited me: I was in prison, and you came to me.
American Standard Version naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
King James Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
World English Bible I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to me.’
Matthew 25:37
American King James Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we you an hungered, and fed you? or thirsty, and gave you drink?
American Standard Version Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, and fed thee? or athirst, and gave thee drink?
King James Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
World English Bible “Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink?
Matthew 25:38
American King James When saw we you a stranger, and took you in? or naked, and clothed you?
American Standard Version And when saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
King James When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
World English Bible When did we see you as a stranger and take you in, or naked and clothe you?
Matthew 25:39
American King James Or when saw we you sick, or in prison, and came to you?
American Standard Version And when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
King James Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
World English Bible When did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?’
Matthew 25:40
American King James And the King shall answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Inasmuch as you have done it to one of the least of these my brothers, you have done it to me.
American Standard Version And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, `even' these least, ye did it unto me.
King James And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
World English Bible “The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’
Matthew 25:41
American King James Then shall he say also to them on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
American Standard Version Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels:
King James Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
World English Bible Then he will say also to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels;
Matthew 25:42
American King James For I was an hungered, and you gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink:
American Standard Version for I was hungry, and ye did not give me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink;
King James For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
World English Bible for I was hungry, and you didn’t give me food to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink;
Matthew 25:43
American King James I was a stranger, and you took me not in: naked, and you clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and you visited me not.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible I was a stranger, and you didn’t take me in; naked, and you didn’t clothe me; sick, and in prison, and you didn’t visit me.’
Matthew 25:44
American King James Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we you an hungered, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to you?
American Standard Version Then shall they also answer, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
King James Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
World English Bible “Then they will also answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and didn’t help you?’
Matthew 25:45
American King James Then shall he answer them, saying, Truly I say to you, Inasmuch as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.
American Standard Version Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not unto one of these least, ye did it not unto me.
King James 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.
World English Bible “Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you didn’t do it to one of the least of these, you didn’t do it to me.’
Matthew 25:46
American King James And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
American Standard Version And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life.
King James And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
World English Bible These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”