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There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and yourselves being thrown outside.
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Heritage Isn't Salvation
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon emphasize that Jesus's audience, who believed their lineage from Abraham guaranteed them a place in God's kingdom, were shocked by this teaching. The verse is a powerful warning that salvation is not inherited through family, culture, or religious affiliation. True, personal faith is what matters for entry into the kingdom, not bloodline.
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There (εκε). Out there, outside the house whence they are driven.
When ye shall see (οταν οψησθε). First a…
19th Century
Anglican
There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.—See Notes on Matthew 8:11-12; but notice, as an interesting variation, the…
Baptist
There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, an…
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The contrast is heightened between those inside and those outside the door, i.e., outside the kingdom. Every Jew expected to sit with the patriarch…
16th Century
Protestant
When you will see Abraham. The Jews bore no resemblance to the holy fathers, and had no right to boast of being descended from them; yet n…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth (See Gill on Matthew 8:12). This will be upon hearing the abov…
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Presbyterian
Our Saviour came to guide people's consciences, not to gratify their curiosity. Do not ask, "How many will be saved?" but rather, "Will I be one of…
