Matthew 25

Which worship songs are based on Matthew 25?

Hear That Knock — John Pape (2023) Matthew 25:1-13
The bridegroom’s arrival, sleeping attendants, and preparation of lamps unmistakably evoke Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins and its command to remain ready.
Give Me Oil — Joe Mettle & Sandra Boakye-Duah (2024) Matthew 25:1-13
The repeated request for oil to keep a lamp burning until the King's arrival unmistakably evokes Jesus' parable of the ten virgins, in which readiness for the bridegroom is represented by oil-filled lamps.
Altar — Chaotic Resemblance (2022) Matthew 25:1-13
The combination of oil, lamps, preparedness, and an approaching bridegroom unmistakably invokes Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish virgins.
Praise Him — Josh Garrels (2019) Matthew 25:1-13
The commands to remain awake and maintain oil for a burning lamp unmistakably evoke Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins awaiting the bridegroom. The image emphasizes readiness for the Lord’s arrival.
Give Me Oil in My Lamp — VeggieTales (2009) Matthew 25:1-13
The request for oil to sustain a lamp through the night recalls the bridesmaids awaiting the bridegroom, whose readiness depends on having sufficient oil. The song adapts this distinctive imagery into a prayer for sustained devotion rather than retelling the parable.
STRONGER MAN — Mitch Wong (2025) Matthew 25:1-13
The song references the concept of a 'pure bride' in the context of readiness for the King, which aligns with the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for Christ's return.
I'll Be Ready — Tiffany Hudson (2023) Matthew 25:1-13
The repeated imagery of lamps, reserved oil, prolonged waiting, and readiness for the bridegroom unmistakably invokes Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins.
Hosanna — Gracie Binion (2026) Matthew 25:1-13
The repeated request for oil to sustain a lamp through the night evokes the wise virgins' preparedness while awaiting the bridegroom.
Nos Últimos Dias - Ao Vivo — fhop music (2024) Matthew 25:1-13
The commands concerning burning lamps and preserved oil, together with the imminent Bridegroom, unmistakably invoke Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins and its warning to remain ready.
Meia Noite - Ao Vivo — fhop music (2025) Matthew 25:1-13
The midnight announcement, approaching bridegroom, meeting procession, burning lamps, and need for sufficient oil unmistakably invoke Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins and its warning to remain prepared.
Meus Votos - Ao Vivo — MORADA (2020) Matthew 25:1-13
The burning lamps, preserved oil, delayed arrival, and announced bridegroom unmistakably invoke Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins and its call to remain prepared for his coming.
Out, Up & In — Stryper (2022) Matthew 25:1-12
The division of ten people into five who enter and five who remain outside, followed by a closed door and rejected pleas, unmistakably recalls Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins. The song uses the parable as a warning that readiness cannot be postponed until after the decisive arrival.
Carry On — John Schlitt (2008) Matthew 25:21
The imagined divine welcome for a faithful believer adapts the master's commendation of his faithful servants. The surrounding emphasis on continuing productive service while awaiting Christ's return reinforces the connection to the parable of the talents.
O Church Arise - Live — Keith & Kristyn Getty (2013) Matthew 25:21
The desired recognition of faithful service closely adapts the master's commendation in the parable of the talents.
Paradise — Isaac Carree (2013) Matthew 25:21
The desired commendation at divine judgment echoes the master's approval of his faithful servants in the parable of the talents.
My Witness Is in Heaven — Brian Courtney Wilson (2018) Matthew 25:21
The bridge anticipates the master's commendation of a faithful servant from Jesus' parable of the talents, adapting it into a personal welcome at the final judgment.
Well Done, Good and Faithful — Andrew Peterson (2018) Matthew 25:21
The recurring commendation adapts the master's approval of the faithful servants in Jesus' parable. The song deliberately redirects that approval toward Christ as the supremely faithful Son.
Endless Praise — Charity Gayle (2021) Matthew 25:21
The song anticipates standing among people who received their master’s final commendation, directly invoking Jesus’ words to the faithful servants in the parable of the talents.
He’ll Understand and Say Well Done — Johnny Cash (2015) Matthew 25:21
The repeated promise of divine commendation draws directly on the master's praise of his faithful servants in the parable of the talents. The song applies that commendation to faithful service recognized at life's end.
Faithful to Me — Kathy Troccoli (2015) Matthew 25:21
The imagined divine commendation adapts the master's approval of his faithful servants in the parable of the talents. The song personalizes that approval as the welcome the singer hopes to receive at life's end.
Fear — Lecrae (2014) Matthew 25:21
Lecrae wonders whether he will receive the master's commendation when facing eternal judgment. This specifically invokes the approval given to faithful servants in Jesus' parable of the talents.
Come on In (live – radio) — Patsy Cline (2025) Matthew 25:21
The song expresses a longing to hear welcoming words similar to those found in the parable of the talents, where the master invites the faithful servant to enter into joy.
Spirit of Love — Anthony Hamilton (2014) Matthew 25:21
The singer's desire to receive approving commendation when Christ returns recalls the master's praise of his faithful servants in the parable of the talents. The combination of the return and the anticipated verdict makes this more specific than a general hope for acceptance.
I’m Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs — Elvis Presley (2014) Matthew 25:21
The anticipated commendation from Jesus repeats the opening words of the master’s approval in the parable of the talents. The song applies that approval to the singer’s hoped-for welcome after death.
WELL DONE — Forrest Frank (2024) Matthew 25:21
The song’s repeated request for God’s approval at the end of life directly invokes the master’s commendation of the faithful servants in Jesus’ parable of the talents.
Ticket — Jered Sanders & 1K Phew (2025) Matthew 25:21
The phrase 'Well done' directly references the commendation given to faithful servants in the parable of the talents, emphasizing the theme of reward for faithfulness.
Wait (feat. MercyMe) — The Afters (2019) Matthew 25:21
The anticipated commendation closely adapts the master's words to the faithful servants in Jesus' parable of the talents, changing the servant language into the more relational language of sonship.
He Is My Everything — Elvis Presley (2018) Matthew 25:21
The singer hopes to receive the master's commendation given to the faithful servants in Jesus's parable of the talents. The surrounding expectation of bowing before God at life's end reinforces the judgment-and-reward context of that passage.
Forever / Beautiful Grace — Kirk Franklin (2019) Matthew 25:21
The anticipated commendation from Jesus at the final meeting invokes the master’s approval of the faithful servants in the parable of the talents.
NO QUESTION — indie tribe, Mogli the Iceburg, Jon Keith & Torey D'Shaun (2026) Matthew 25:21
The desire to hear 'Well done' reflects the biblical imagery of receiving commendation from God as seen in Matthew 25:21, where faithful servants are rewarded for their diligence.
Comfort Zone — Evan Craft (2017) Matthew 25:21
The anticipated approval of the King directly cites the master’s commendation of the faithful servant in Jesus’ parable of the talents.
Well Done — Kurtis Hoppie (2024) Matthew 25:21
The chorus directly invokes the master's commendation of the faithful servants in Jesus’ parable of the talents, presenting this approval as the singer’s hoped-for welcome into heaven.
I Run — Brandon Heath (2017) Matthew 25:21
The runner anticipates receiving the same commendation given by the master to the faithful servants in Jesus’ parable of the talents. Its placement at the end of a life of perseverance reinforces the connection to faithful stewardship before God.
Another World — Jordan Feliz (2020) Matthew 25:21
The singer anticipates Christ's commendation at the end of a faithfully lived life, directly invoking the master's approval of faithful servants in the parable of the talents.
Wynter’s Promise — Kirk Franklin (2019) Matthew 25:21
The anticipated commendation from God invokes Jesus’ words to the faithful servants in the parable of the talents.
Welcome Home (Live) — CityAlight (2024) Matthew 25:21
The recurring commendation closely quotes the master's verdict to the faithful servants in Jesus' parable, while recasting entry into the master's joy as a homecoming.
Purpose Over Pleasure - Live — Jonathan Traylor (2020) Matthew 25:21
The anticipated two-word commendation from God directly invokes Jesus’ parable, in which faithful servants receive their master’s approval for faithfully carrying out their responsibilities.
I'll Be Rested — Mavis Staples (2007) Matthew 25:21
The imagined divine commendation of a servant closely adapts the master’s welcome in the parable of the talents. The song extends that commendation into a welcome to heavenly rest and reunion.
Come on In (live – TV) — Patsy Cline (2025) Matthew 25:21
The song expresses a longing to hear welcoming words on Judgment Day, reminiscent of the phrase found in Matthew 25:21, where the faithful servant is welcomed into joy.
Healing Hand of God — Jeremy Camp (2010) Matthew 25:21
The bridge's invitation to enter divinely offered joy closely adapts the master's welcome to his faithful servants in the parable of the talents.
All In — Matthew West (2017) Matthew 25:21
The anticipated commendation at the believer’s homecoming directly echoes the master’s praise of the faithful servants in Jesus’ parable of the talents.
CHRISTIAN RAPPER — Marty & Brenno (2024) Matthew 25:21
The artist anticipates receiving the master's commendation given to the faithful servants in the parable of the talents, expressing a desire for divine approval.
All I Want - Live — Gateway Worship (2023) Matthew 25:21
The expectation of receiving Christ's commendation after earthly life directly invokes the master's words to the faithful servants in Jesus' parable of the talents.
— [DASH] — Crowder (2024) Matthew 25:21
The anticipated approval from God echoes the master's commendation of the faithful servants in Jesus' parable of the talents. The surrounding concern with how one's life was spent reinforces this specific reference.
Purpose Over Pleasure — Jonathan Traylor (2019) Matthew 25:21
The singer anticipates receiving the master's approving words from Jesus’ parable of the faithful servants, presenting final divine commendation as his desired reward.
Sorry To Grieve You God — TAYA (2023) Matthew 25:21
The anticipated commendation in God's presence directly invokes the master's words to the faithful servants in Jesus' parable of the talents.
Too Comfortable — Bizzle & Sharon Ann (2025) Matthew 25:21
The hoped-for commendation at Christ’s return directly invokes the master’s approval of the faithful servants in the parable of the talents.
All We Ask — Donnie McClurkin (2009) Matthew 25:21
The closing petition repeats the master's brief commendation of his faithful servants in the parable of the talents. The song applies that commendation to the hoped-for divine welcome at the end of a faithful life.
Well Done, My Child — Greater Vision (2011) Matthew 25:21
The Lord’s anticipated commendation adapts the master’s praise of his faithful servants in the parable of the talents. The song personalizes that praise as a believer’s final welcome.
Droppin' on the Sun — ApologetiX (2010) Matthew 25:31-46
The song explicitly names Matthew 25 and describes Jesus separating sheep and goats to his right and left. Its contrast between eternal punishment and salvation directly engages this judgment scene.
That’s What We Need — Anne Wilson (2022) Matthew 25:34-40
The reference to society’s most vulnerable people invokes Jesus’ teaching that acts of mercy toward such people are rendered to him personally.
Invest in Love — Beckah Shae (2008) Matthew 25:35-45
The questions about feeding others and neglecting vulnerable people unmistakably invoke Jesus’ judgment scene, where serving or failing to serve those in need amounts to serving or neglecting him.
This Could Be Our Day — Addison Road (2008) Matthew 25:35-40
The bridge pairs hunger and thirst as concrete needs calling for personal service, echoing Jesus’ description of caring for vulnerable people. This pairing within a commitment to serve others provides a specific Gospel connection, though the song does not explicitly identify those served with Christ.
Would You Recognize Jesus — Johnny Cash (2012) Matthew 25:35-45
The opening closely adapts Jesus’ account of feeding the hungry, clothing those in need, welcoming strangers, and caring for the sick. Its conclusion that neglecting these people means neglecting Jesus directly reflects his identification with those in need.
It's Only — Danny Gokey (2010) Matthew 25:35-45
The song identifies the homeless woman excluded from a church gathering with Jesus himself, directly invoking his teaching that serving or neglecting vulnerable people amounts to serving or neglecting him. Its attention to hunger and shelter reinforces this specific connection.
Let There Be Peace — Carrie Underwood (2020) Matthew 25:35-40
The reference to serving Jesus through care for society’s most vulnerable directly invokes his teaching that service rendered to the overlooked is rendered to him.
No Outsiders — Rend Collective (2018) Matthew 25:35-40
The account of being received as a stranger closely reproduces Jesus’ language about welcoming the stranger. The song adapts the passage by portraying God as the host who receives the estranged sinner.
Heart and Hands — Sean Feucht (2018) Matthew 25:35-40
The song directly restates Jesus’ teaching that acts done for society’s most vulnerable people are done for him personally.
Let Love In — Crystal Lewis (2014) Matthew 25:35-40
The chorus closely adapts Jesus’s declaration that care given to the least is care given to him. The verses reinforce this connection through hunger, material need, and the welcoming of a stranger.
Follow You — Leeland (2009) Matthew 25:35-45
The opening identifies God with vulnerable people and treats neglecting them as turning away from him. This directly echoes Jesus’ identification with those in need in his teaching about the final judgment.
Let There Be Peace/Something In The Water (LIVE From HBO Max's MY GIFT: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood) — Carrie Underwood (2021) Matthew 25:35-40
The distinctive designation Jesus gives vulnerable people in this passage appears alongside concern for hunger and a commitment to serve others as his representative.
The Half Has Not Been Told — Brandon Lake (2025) Matthew 25:35-36
The lyrics about being hungry and fed, naked and clothed, resonate with the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 25, where acts of kindness towards those in need are highlighted as service to Him.
Kyrie Eleison - Live — Keith & Kristyn Getty (2013) Matthew 25:35-40
The final verse treats practical kindness toward the least powerful as service offered to Christ himself. This closely adapts Jesus’ identification with vulnerable people, including those needing something to drink.
The Jesus I Know — Benjamin William Hastings (2022) Matthew 25:35-40
The description of Jesus identifying with society’s least-esteemed people recalls his teaching that care shown to the vulnerable is care shown to him.
In Through the Out Door — Five Iron Frenzy (2021) Matthew 25:35-40
The song deliberately groups the hungry, thirsty, stranger, and imprisoned, closely following Jesus’ identification with vulnerable people in the judgment of the nations. Its accusation against those who exclude them reflects the passage’s warning that neglecting such people is neglecting Christ.
You Are the Only One — Casting Crowns (2014) Matthew 25:40
The second verse uses Jesus’ distinctive designation for vulnerable people, connecting service to them with service to him.
Jesus, Friend of Sinners — Casting Crowns (2011) Matthew 25:40
The second verse borrows Jesus' distinctive designation for vulnerable people with whom He identifies. The song applies that designation inclusively to undermine believers' sense of superiority.
Love Reclaims the Atmosphere — Burlap to Cashmere (2011) Matthew 25:40
The outro uses Jesus' distinctive designation for vulnerable people while urging care toward them. This directly recalls his identification with those receiving acts of mercy.
Solution — Hillsong UNITED (2007) Matthew 25:40
The repeated designation of vulnerable people closely reproduces Jesus’ description of those whose care he receives as service to himself. The song makes helping them a concrete expression of allegiance to Christ.
We Unite — Elevation Worship (2009) Matthew 25:40
The song uses Jesus’ distinctive designation for vulnerable people from his teaching about the final judgment. Its call to compassionate service reflects his identification with those who receive such care.
What Can I Do (To Serve You) — Debbie McClendon (2013) Matthew 25:40
The song closely adapts Jesus’s declaration that care given to the least of His brothers and sisters is care given to Him. This teaching explicitly grounds the singer’s willingness to serve God by responding to another person’s need.
Least of These — Israel & New Breed (2023) Matthew 25:40
The recurring identification of service to society’s most vulnerable with service rendered to Christ directly invokes Jesus’ teaching about caring for the hungry, poor, and marginalized.
I Still Belong to Jesus — Robert Randolph & The Family Band (2010) Matthew 25:40
The song paraphrases Jesus’ identification with people in need: caring for them counts as caring for him. This directly reflects his explanation that service to the least of his brothers and sisters is service to him.
Blessed & Chosen — Zauntee (2024) Matthew 25:40
The commitment to embody Jesus toward society's least directly engages Christ's teaching that service rendered to the least of his family is rendered to him.
Reckoner (An Axe Laid at the Root) — Jon Guerra (2025) Matthew 25:40
The lyrics reference the teaching that serving the least among us is equivalent to serving Christ, highlighting the importance of compassion and action in faith.
Deeper — Israel & New Breed (2008) Matthew 25:40
The repeated designation for overlooked people directly reproduces Jesus' terminology in his teaching about the final judgment. The prayer for compassionate concern engages his identification with those receiving practical care.
There's Nobody — David Leonard (2019) Matthew 25:40
The description of Jesus identifying with and serving society’s most overlooked people specifically invokes his teaching about actions done for the least of his brothers and sisters.
Hands of God — Francesca Battistelli (2014) Matthew 25:40
The third verse closely adapts Jesus’ declaration that care given to those in need is received as care given to him. Its anticipation of Jesus acknowledging the friend’s kindness also reflects the passage’s final-judgment setting.
Kings & Queens — Audio Adrenaline (2013) Matthew 25:40
The repeated designation of vulnerable people reproduces Jesus’ distinctive wording in this verse. The song applies his teaching to caring for neglected children, urging believers to express their devotion through practical love and hospitality.
I Will Go — Big Daddy Weave (2015) Matthew 25:40
The second verse uses Jesus’ distinctive designation for vulnerable people and connects serving them with encountering divine value amid poverty.
Spirit Speaks — All Sons & Daughters (2012) Matthew 25:40
The closing commitment to love overlooked people adopts Jesus' distinctive designation for those whose treatment he identifies with his own. The song turns worship into a willingness to serve them.
What a Saviour - Live — New Wine Worship & Alfred Nygren (2018) Matthew 25:40
The chorus uses Jesus’ distinctive designation for society’s overlooked and vulnerable, connecting Christ’s humility with his identification with those in need.
Follow Me — Casting Crowns (2014) Matthew 25:40
The description of Jesus’ care for the most insignificant people uses the distinctive designation from His teaching about service to vulnerable people being service to Him.
One More Song for You — Casting Crowns (2018) Matthew 25:40
The song uses Jesus’ distinctive designation for the vulnerable and overlooked in the sheep-and-goats teaching. It adapts the phrase to emphasize that God can work through people regarded as insignificant.
If You Say So — Disciple (2024) Matthew 25:40
The mission directed toward society's most vulnerable uses Jesus' distinctive designation for those served in the judgment-of-the-nations discourse.
It Just Takes One — Addison Road (2008) Matthew 25:40
The second verse adopts Jesus’ distinctive designation for vulnerable people and urges listeners to love them without reservation. This directly invokes his teaching that care shown to those people is received as service to him.
Live or Die — Impending Doom (2013) Matthew 25:41
The repeated assertion that hell was not made for humanity alludes to Jesus’ description of eternal fire as prepared for the devil and his angels. The song draws an implication from that stated purpose rather than reproducing the verse’s full teaching about judgment.
Asleep in the Light — Keith Green (2008) Matthew 25:42-45
The song identifies Jesus with the needy people whom believers refuse to receive. This directly reflects Jesus's teaching that neglecting vulnerable people amounts to neglecting him.

Matthew 25 (King James Version)

¹ Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

² And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

³ They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

⁴ But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

⁵ While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

⁶ And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

⁷ Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

⁸ And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

⁹ But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

¹⁰ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

¹¹ Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

¹² But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

¹³ Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

¹⁴ For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

¹⁵ And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

¹⁶ Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

¹⁷ And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.

¹⁸ But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

¹⁹ After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

²⁰ And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

²¹ His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

²² He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.

²³ His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

²⁴ Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

²⁵ And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

²⁶ His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

²⁷ Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

²⁸ Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.

²⁹ For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

³⁰ And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

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:

³² And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:

³³ And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.

³⁴ 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:

³⁵ For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

³⁶ Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

³⁷ Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

³⁸ When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?

³⁹ Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

⁴⁰ And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

⁴¹ Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

⁴² For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:

⁴³ I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.

⁴⁴ Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?

⁴⁵ Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.

⁴⁶ And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.