So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,
That's exactly how it's going to go down when everything wraps up: angels will show up and separate the people who chose evil from the ones who chose what's right.
In the end, there's going to be a final sorting, and angels are handling the guest list.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus often taught through parables to explain the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, using everyday imagery like fishing to make spiritual truths accessible to his audience. This verse concludes the Parable of the Net, where a net gathers both good and bad fish, symbolizing how people from all walks of life will be included in God's kingdom until the final judgment. It reflects the first-century Jewish understanding of an end-times separation, emphasizing God's ultimate justice.
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