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Matthew 18:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 18:8

Verse 8 of 35

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Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast [them] from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.

Matthew 18:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 18:8

Theological / Devotional

Thy foot offend. On the figurative nature of this statement see on ch. 5:29, 30.

From occasions of stumbling due to the words or example of others (ch. 18:5-7), Jesus now turns to evil habits and tendencies in one’s own life. “One sin cherished is sufficient to work the degradation of the character, and to mislead others” (DA 439; see on John 14:30).

Everlasting fire. See on chs. 5:22; 25:41. Compare Mark 9:43.

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