Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25 Vs. 39

 The Final Judgment

Matthew 25:39 “Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?”

Or when saw... For though he bore the sicknesses of his people, yet we never read of his being sick himself, nor was he ever cast into prison. But this has been the case of many of his servants, such as John the Baptist, Peter, and Paul, and multitudes of others, who have been tenderly and affectionately used by their fellow Christians.

These are valid questions. They had never literally fed Jesus, or visited Him, or given Him water to drink, or clothed Him. They could not understand what Jesus was saying, because they could only think of literally doing these things for Jesus and not His brethren.

All, all is naked and opened unto the eyes of Him with Whom we have to do.

Again, The King’s statement will prompt the sheep to respond that they do not recall ever having ministered directly to the King (Mat. 25:37-39).