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Matthew 25:37

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

Then shall the righteous answer him,.... From whence it appears, that only such shall be at the right hand of Christ, who are righteous persons, who have the righteousness of Christ imputed to them; and, in consequence of which, are created anew unto righteousness and true holiness; and, under the influence of divine grace, live soberly, righteously, and godly: and those, upon hearing such works ascribed unto them, will, with wonder and astonishment, reply,saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee?

or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

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