Relation of Good Works to Christianity
Matthew 25:34-44
Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father…


Good works do not make a Christian; but one must be a Christian to do good works. The tree bringeth forth the fruit, not the fruit the tree. None is made a Christian by works, but by Christ, and being in Christ, he brings forth fruit for Him.

(Martin Luther.)Faith to the power of good works is saving faith.

(F. B. Proctor, M. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

WEB: Then the King will tell those on his right hand, 'Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;




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