Matthew 25:31
When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
Original Language Analysis
Ὅταν
G3752
Ὅταν
Strong's:
G3752
Word #:
1 of 24
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
ἔλθῃ
shall come
G2064
ἔλθῃ
shall come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
3 of 24
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸς
the Son
G5207
υἱὸς
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
5 of 24
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δόξης
glory
G1391
δόξης
glory
Strong's:
G1391
Word #:
10 of 24
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
αὐτοῦ·
him
G846
αὐτοῦ·
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
11 of 24
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἅγιοι
the holy
G40
ἅγιοι
the holy
Strong's:
G40
Word #:
15 of 24
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
ἄγγελοι
angels
G32
ἄγγελοι
angels
Strong's:
G32
Word #:
16 of 24
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
μετ'
with
G3326
μετ'
with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
17 of 24
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
αὐτοῦ·
him
G846
αὐτοῦ·
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
18 of 24
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τότε
then
G5119
τότε
then
Strong's:
G5119
Word #:
19 of 24
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
καθίσει
shall he sit
G2523
καθίσει
shall he sit
Strong's:
G2523
Word #:
20 of 24
to seat down, i.e., set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
ἐπὶ
upon
G1909
ἐπὶ
upon
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
21 of 24
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
θρόνου
the throne
G2362
θρόνου
the throne
Strong's:
G2362
Word #:
22 of 24
a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
Cross References
Revelation 1:7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.Matthew 19:28And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.Matthew 16:27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.Mark 8:38Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.Luke 9:26For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.Psalms 9:7But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.Zechariah 14:5And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the LORD my God shall come, and all the saints with thee.John 1:51And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.Jude 1:14And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,Revelation 3:21To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
Historical Context
This judgment scene follows Christ's second coming. Unlike previous parables using metaphors, this depicts literal future judgment. All nations (ethne—all peoples) gather before Christ's throne for verdict. The sheep/goats separation reveals two eternal destinies—no middle ground, purgatory, or second chances.
Questions for Reflection
- How does anticipating Christ's glorious judgment throne affect your daily choices?
- What does Jesus sitting in judgment teach about His divine authority?
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Analysis & Commentary
The scene 'When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory' depicts final judgment. 'Son of man' (Jesus' favorite self-designation from Daniel 7:13) emphasizes His humanity and authority to judge. 'In his glory' contrasts with His humiliation at first coming. 'All holy angels' accompany Him as witnesses and executors of judgment. 'Throne of his glory' signifies sovereign judicial authority. This is the Great White Throne judgment (Revelation 20:11-15).