Matthew 25:30 · King James Version

And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 25:30 in the King James Version reads: “And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”. Read it in the full context of Matthew 25, or compare how other translations render it below.

Matthew 25:30 in Other Translations

KJV And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
WEB Throw out the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
ASV And cast ye out the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.
YLT and the unprofitable servant cast ye forth to the outer darkness; there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth.
WBT And cast ye the unprofitable servant into utter darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
DBY And cast out the useless bondman into the outer darkness; there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

Commentary on Matthew 25:30

Expositions from classic Bible commentators.

John Gill · Matthew 25:30

And cast ye the unprofitable servant,.... All the servants of Christ are unprofitable with respect to God; for no man can be profitable to him, as he that is wise may be profitable to himself, or others; or in a way of merit, since when they have done the most and best, they have done but their duty: but this man was unprofitable with respect to himself, having not improved the gift and talent bestowed on him; and with respect to men, being of no use for the conversion of sinners, or the comfort of saints, or the edifying of the body of Christ; and brought no honour to his master, and was of no service for the spreading of his Gospel, and the enlargement of his kingdom and interest; and therefore, as one good for nothing, the ministering angels are bid to take him, and cast him

into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth: he shall be turned out of doors into outer darkness, to be a companion of other unhappy creatures; who are also without, bewailing their miserable condition, and reflecting on their past conduct; whilst faithful, diligent, and laborious servants will be within, partaking of a rich entertainment, prepared by their Lord, accompanied with joy unspeakable, and full of glory:

See Gill on Mat 8:12.

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Questions about Matthew 25:30

What does Matthew 25:30 say?

Matthew 25:30 in the King James Version reads: “And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Read it in the full context of Matthew 25, alongside the classic commentary on this page.

Where is Matthew 25:30 found in the Bible?

Matthew 25:30 is in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 30, in the New Testament.

What Bible translation is Matthew 25:30 shown in?

This is the King James Version (KJV), a public-domain translation. You can compare how other translations render Matthew 25:30 in the table on this page.

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