JC

 The words you’re referring to come from Gospel of Matthew 25:35–40, where Jesus Christ says:

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,

I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,

I was a stranger and you invited me in…”

This passage is part of the teaching often called “The Judgment of the Nations” (Matthew 25:31–46).

✝️ What It Means

In this teaching, Jesus explains that caring for people in need is the same as caring for Him:

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

The message is powerful and simple:

• Feeding the hungry
• Welcoming the stranger
• Clothing the poor
• Visiting the sick and imprisoned

These acts of compassion are not just kindness — they are spiritual acts.

❤️ The Core Idea

The teaching emphasizes:

• Love expressed through action
• Mercy over status
• Service as true righteousness

It shifts faith from words alone to lived compassion.

If you’d like, I can also explain:

• The historical context of this passage
• How different Christian traditions interpret it
• Or how it connects to other teachings like the Good Samaritan

Just let me know.