Eternal punishment (κολασιν αιωνιον). The word κολασιν comes from κολαζω, to mutilate or prune. Hence those who cling to the large…

And these, and so on. This refers to these persons. Many, holding the doctrine of universal salvation, have contended that God wo…

Everlasting punishment ... life eternal — The two adjectives, "everlasting" and "eternal," represent the same Greek word, αἰώνιο…

“Everlasting” and “eternal” are different translations of the same Greek word. The “punishment” is of the same duration as the “life.” The one is n…

St. Augustine of Hippo: Some deceive themselves, saying that the fire is indeed called everlasting, but not the punishment. The …

The same word “eternal” (GK 173) modifies “punishment” and “life.” This word refers to life or punishment in the age to come; it is “everlasting.”<…

And these shall go away into everlasting punishment
Their excuses will not be regarded, their pleas will be of no av…

This is a description of the last judgment, serving as an explanation of the preceding parables. A judgment is coming in which everyone will be sen…

Above, the Lord set forth different parables pertaining to the Judgment; here, however, He openly deals with His Judgment. He does three things: