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He will set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
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The Right Hand of Honor
Commentators unanimously explain that being placed on the King's right hand is a position of supreme honor, favor, and blessing. In ancient cultures, the right hand signified power and acceptance. Conversely, the left hand signified dishonor and condemnation. This physical separation visually represents the eternal verdict each person will receive.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Shall set the sheep, etc. The righteous are denoted here by the sheep. The name is given to them because the sheep is an emblem of innocen…
19th Century
Baptist
In the last great day of the Lord, all nations that have ever existed on the face of the globe will be gathered before the judgment seat of Christ.…
Presupposed is the fulfillment of 24:14. “All the nations” means “all peoples.” As the Gospel of the kingdom is preached to Gentiles as well as Jew…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he shall set the sheep on his right hand That is, the elect of God, and true believers, such as have the grace o…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Lord set forth different parables pertaining to the Judgment; here, however, He openly deals with His Judgment. He does three things:
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