Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
Then he'll turn to the people on his left and say, 'Get away from me. You're cursed, and you're going into the eternal fire that was made for the devil and his demons.'
Some choices lead to consequences that last forever, and they're not the kind you can undo.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is delivering a parable about the final judgment, known as the Sheep and the Goats, as part of His teachings on the end times to His disciples. This verse specifically warns those who failed to show compassion to the needy, representing a broader biblical theme of accountability before God. It draws from ancient Jewish expectations of divine judgment, emphasizing eternal consequences for one's actions.
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