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Then will he say also to them on the left hand, `Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels;
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The Curse of Separation
Commentators highlight that the core of the curse is the command, "Depart from me." This eternal separation from Christ, the source of all blessing, is the essence of hell. Theologians like Aquinas note that while the righteous are called "blessed of my Father," the wicked are simply called "cursed," implying their state is a result of their own sin and rejection of God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
On the left hand. The wicked.
You cursed. That is, you who are devoted to destruction, whose characters deserve everlastin…
19th Century
Anglican
You cursed — The omission of the words “of My Father,” which might have seemed necessary to complete the parallelism with Matthew …
Baptist
Every word in the King’s sentence upon those on His left hand will strike terror into their hearts. Depart from me: to be banished from Ch…
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The condemnation is even more awful than in 7:23. The “goats” are cursed: they are banished from the King’s presence and sent to the eternal fire. …
16th Century
Protestant
Depart from me, you cursed. He now comes to the reprobate, who are so intoxicated by their fading prosperity that they imagine they will a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then shall he also say unto them on his left hand The goats, the foolish virgins, and slothful and wicked servants,<…
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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:
