Matthew 25:12

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But he answered them, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’

Cross References

1 Corinthians 8:3

But if anyone loves God, that person is known by God.

2 Timothy 2:19

However, the solid foundation of God stands firm. [Note: This probably refers to the church. See I Tim. 3:15]. It is sealed with these words [i.e., certifying God’s ownership and a commitment to Him]: “The Lord knows those who are His people,” [See Num. 16:5], and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord should stop practicing wickedness.” [See Isa. 26:13].

John 10:27

My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.

John 9:31

We know that God does not listen to sinners [i.e., when they pray]; but God does listen to the person who reveres Him and does what He wants.

Galatians 4:9

But now that you have come to know God [as your Father], or rather, to be known by Him [as His children], how can you turn back again to the weak, cheap, elementary teachings [of the Law of Moses], to which you [seem to] desire to become enslaved?

Matthew 25:11

After that, the other bridesmaids also came asking, ‘Sir, Sir, [please] open the door for us!’

Matthew 25:13

Therefore, you should be watchful, for you do not know the day or hour [i.e., when the Son of man will return].

Luke 13:25

Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, leaving you standing outside knocking on the door, [and] saying, ‘Sir, [please] open [the door] for us,’ and he answers you, ‘I do not know you or where you came from,’