King James Version
Matthew 25:46 in the King James Version says “And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 25 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”
Matthew 25:46 · KJV
Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“shall go away”
G565to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
“into”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“the righteous”
G1342equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
“into”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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