Matthew 25:12
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But he answering said: Amen I say to you, I know you not.

I know.

Psalm 1:6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the just: and the way of the wicked shall perish.

Psalm 5:5 Neither shall the wicked dwell near thee: nor shall the unjust abide before thy eyes.

Habakkuk 1:13 Thy eyes are too pure to behold evil, and thou canst not look on iniquity. Why lookest thou upon them that do unjust things, and holdest thy peace when the wicked devoureth the man that is more just than himself?

Luke 13:26-30 Then you shall begin to say: We have eaten and drunk in thy presence: and thou hast taught in our streets. . . .

John 9:31 Now we know that God doth not hear sinners: but if a man be a server of God and doth his, will, him he heareth.

John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice. And I know them: and they follow me.

1 Corinthians 8:3 But if any man love God, the same is known by him.

Galatians 4:9 But now, after that you have known God, or rather are known by God: how turn you again to the weak and needy elements which you desire to serve again?

2 Timothy 2:19 But the sure foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal: the Lord knoweth who are his; and let every one depart from iniquity who nameth the name of the Lord.

Context
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
11But at last came also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us. 12But he answering said: Amen I say to you, I know you not. 13Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour.…
Cross References
Matthew 25:11
But at last came also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us.

Matthew 25:13
Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour.

Luke 13:25
But when the master of the house shall be gone in and shall shut the door, you shall begin to stand without; and knock at the door, saying: Lord, open to us. And he answering, shall say to you: I know you not, whence you are.

Lexicon
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

he replied,
ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

‘Truly
Ἀμὴν (Amēn)
Hebrew Word
Strong's Greek 281: Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.

I tell
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

you,
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

I do not know
οἶδα (oida)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

you.’
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


Additional Translations
But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’

And answering he said, 'Truly I say to you, I do not know you.'

But he answered and said, Truly I say to you, I know you not.

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

but he answering said, Verily I say unto you, I do not know you.

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

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

"'In solemn truth I tell you,' he replied, 'I do not know you.'

But he answered, 'Most certainly I tell you, I don't know you.'

and he answering said, Verily I say to you, I have not known you.
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