Matthew 25:41

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:

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
Then	Τότε Tote	G5119	the when · adverb
shall he say	ἐρέω eréō	G2046	an alternate for G2036 (ἔπω) in certain tenses
also	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
unto them	τοῖς tois	G3588	the (sometimes to be supplied · article — dative plural masculine
on	ἐξ ex	G1537	literal or figurative · preposition
the left hand	εὐωνύμων· euōnumōn	G2176	properly · adjective — genitive plural neuter
Depart	πορεύεσθε poreuesthe	G4198	to traverse · verb — present middle or passive deponent imperative, 2nd person plural
from	ἀπ᾽ ap᾽	G575	"off · preposition
me	ἐμοῦ emoû	G1700	of me
ye cursed	κατηραμένοι katēramenoi	G2672	to execrate · verb — perfect passive participle, vocative plural masculine
into	εἰς eis	G1519	to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) · preposition
everlasting	αἰώνιον aiōnion	G166	perpetual (also used of past time · adjective — accusative singular neuter
fire	πῦρ pur	G4442	"fire" (literally or figuratively · noun — accusative singular neuter
prepared	ἡτοιμασμένον hētoimasmenon	G2090	to prepare · verb — perfect passive participle, accusative singular neuter
for the devil	διαβόλῳ diabolō	G1228	a traducer · adjective — dative singular masculine
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
his	αὐτοῦ. autou	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — genitive singular masculine
angels	ἀγγέλοις angelois	G32	compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings) · noun — dative plural masculine

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Cross-references

2 Peter 2:4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto ju…
Jude 1:6-7 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto…
Matthew 13:42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
2 Thessalonians 1:9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
Matthew 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth,…
Galatians 3:10-13 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things whi…
Revelation 20:10-15 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 torme…

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Commentary

John Gill on Matthew 25:41

Then shall he also say unto them on his left hand,.... The goats, the foolish virgins, and slothful and wicked servants, depart from me: a like expression is used by him to preachers of the word, and professors of religion, that are mere nominal ones. Matthew 7:23 and such are intended here, who professed to be on Christ's side, had been in his visible church, and hoped to have been with him for ever; but having nothing but the lamp of a profession, and some external works to trust to, they are bid to be gone from him; they are banished his presence, which is what is commonly called the punishment of loss; the loss of the presence of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, angels, and saints; and is…

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John Calvin on Matthew 25:31–end

Matthew 25:31-46 Matthew 25:31-46 Luke 21:37-38 31. Now when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32. And all the nations shall be assembled before him; and he shall separate them from one another, as a shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats. 33. And he shall place the sheep on his right hand, and the goats on the left. 34. Then will the King say to those who shall be on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35. For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and you…

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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 25:40

my brothers and sisters: This expresses either Jesus’ solidarity with his disciples (see 10:42; 18:1-14; Gal 6:10) or Jesus’ solidarity with humanity in general, irrespective of the faith of the one being helped (see Matt 6:1-4; 25:43; Prov 19:17). The use of brothers and sisters points to the first interpretation (Matt 12:46-50; 18:15-35; 23:8; 28:10) but does not invalidate social responsibility for other people in general (see Luke 10:30-37).

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The Church Fathers

For although there is assigned to angels also perdition in "the fire prepared for the devil and his angels," yet a restoration is never promised to them.
— Tertullian, On the Flesh of Christ

Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels, as if he said, to the righteous, come above to the inner heaven beyond this visible firmament, and to the impious, go down to the place about the earth, into which the devil also was hurled down.
— Cosmas Indicopleustes, The Christian Topography, Book 5

But to the others He saith, "Depart from me, ye cursed," (no longer of the Father; for not He laid the curse upon them, but their own works), "into the everlasting fire, prepared," not for you, but "for the devil and his angels." For concerning the kingdom indeed, when He had said, "Come, inherit the kingdom," He added, "prepared for you before the foundation of the world;" but concerning the fire, no longer so, but, "prepared for the devil." I, saith He, prepared the kingdom for you, but the fire no more for you, but "for the devil and his angels;" but since ye cast yourselves therein, impute it to yourselves. And not in this way only, but by what follows also, like as though He were excusing Himself to them, He sets forth the causes.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on the Gospel of Matthew 79

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Dictionary and topics

Angel — A word signifying, both in the Hebrew and Greek, a “messenger,” and hence employed to denote any agent God sends forth to execute his purposes. It is used of an ordinary messenger (Job 1:14: 1 Sam.…
Angels — By the word “angels” (i.e. “messengers” of God) we ordinarily understand a race of spiritual beings of a nature exalted far above that of man, although infinitely removed from that of God—whose…
Daemon — The Greek form, rendered “devil” in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. Daemons are spoken of as spiritual beings (Matt. 8:16; 10:1; 12:43-45) at enmity with God, and as having a certain…
Eternal death — The miserable fate of the wicked in hell (Matt. 25:46; Mark 3:29; Heb. 6:2; 2 Thess. 1:9; Matt. 18:8; 25:41; Jude 1:7). The Scripture as clearly teaches the unending duration of the penal sufferings…
Judgment, The final — The sentence that will be passed on our actions at the last day (Matt. 25; Rom. 14:10, 11; 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Thess. 1:7-10). The judge is Jesus Christ, as mediator. All judgment is committed to him…
Satan — Adversary; accuser. When used as a proper name, the Hebrew word so rendered has the article “the adversary” (Job 1:6-12; 2:1-7). In the New Testament it is used as interchangeable with Diabolos, or…
Afflicted · DUTY TO THE — DUTY TO THE
Anger Of God, The · Specially reserved for the day of wrath — Specially reserved for the day of wrath
Beneficence · 18:5,7-9; — 18:5,7-9;
Commandments · DISCOURSE — DISCOURSE
Condemnation · The sentence of God against sin — The sentence of God against sin