The oldest and best manuscripts do not give these two verses. They came in from the Western and Syrian (Byzantine) classes. They are a mere repetit…

Their worm. This figure is clearly taken from Isaiah 66:24. In describing the great prosperity of the kingdom of the Messiah, Isaiah says …

Whosoever shall offend. See Notes on Matthew 18:6-9. The verbal, or nearly verbal, reproduction of these verses indicates the impr…

That is the second time he said these words. Our Lord was not fond of dreadful metaphors and terrible language, but he knew that they must be used,…

The Venerable Bede: Because the Lord had taught us not to offend those who believe in Him, He now warns us, in turn, how carefu…

The main point of these verses is that it is so important to enter into eternal life that radical means must be taken to remove whatever can preven…

And if your foot offend you, cut it off
Such who are that to men, as the foot is to the body, the support of them th…

It is repeatedly said of the wicked, Their worm dieth not, as well as, The fire is never quenched. Undoubtedly, remorse of consci…