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These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
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Commentators overwhelmingly highlight that the same Greek word, 'aiōnios,' is used to describe both 'punishment' and 'life' in this verse. They argue that this parallel structure is intentional. If the life promised to the righteous is unending, then the punishment for the unrighteous must also be understood as unending.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And these, and so on. This refers to these persons. Many, holding the doctrine of universal salvation, have contended that God wo…
Eternal punishment (κολασιν αιωνιον). The word κολασιν comes from κολαζω, to mutilate or prune. Hence those who cling to the large…
19th Century
Anglican
Everlasting punishment ... life eternal — The two adjectives, "everlasting" and "eternal," represent the same Greek word, αἰώνιο…
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Baptist
“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…
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.”<…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And these shall go away into everlasting punishment Their excuses will not be regarded, their pleas will be of no av…
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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:
