And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
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and they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where people will wail and grind their teeth.
And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.
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Matthew 13:50
And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. -
Revelation 20:10
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet [are], and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. -
Matthew 8:12
But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. -
Revelation 20:14
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. -
Revelation 20:15
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. -
Luke 16:23
And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. -
Luke 16:24
And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
Matthew 13:42 KJV describes the dire consequences awaiting those who reject God's kingdom and persist in wickedness. It is a powerful warning about the final judgment and the ultimate separation of humanity.
Context
This verse is part of Jesus' explanation of the Parable of the Tares (or Weeds), found in Matthew 13:24-30. After His disciples requested clarification (Matthew 13:36), Jesus explained that the "field" is the world, the "good seed" are the children of the kingdom, and the "tares" are the children of the wicked one. The harvest represents the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels (Matthew 13:39). Just as tares are gathered and burned, so too will those who cause sin and practice lawlessness be gathered out of the Kingdom and face this severe fate.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
Matthew 13:42 serves as a solemn warning and a call to introspection. It compels listeners to consider their spiritual standing and the ultimate trajectory of their lives. It emphasizes the importance of:
This verse, while stark, also implicitly highlights the immense grace and mercy offered through Christ, providing an escape from such a judgment for those who believe and follow Him.