But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
But he's going to say, 'Listen, I have no idea who you are or where you came from. Get away from me, all of you who chose to do wrong.'
Just knowing about someone doesn't mean you actually know them, and they definitely know the difference.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is teaching about the urgency of repentance and the challenges of entering the kingdom of God, using parables like the narrow gate to warn listeners about the final judgment. He addresses a crowd in Judea during His ministry, around 30 AD, emphasizing that many who claim familiarity with Him will be rejected if their lives are marked by unrepentant sin, as this verse illustrates a scene of exclusion based on iniquity. This draws from Old Testament themes of divine judgment, such as in the Psalms, to highlight the seriousness of God's standards.
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