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NASB | Matthew 11:22 "Nevertheless I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 11:22 "Nevertheless I say to you, it will be more tolerable for [the pagan cities of] Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. |
Bible Question: Will judgment be more severe for some than others? |
Bible Answer: Dear Hank, I have read this thread with great interest. I have one comment: What does it matter to God's people whether there are degrees of punishment? Frankly, I can see no good reason to dwell on the 'degree' of judgment. Friend, was this an intentional pun? If it was, it was great!! Will 'X' be roasting at 240F, and 'Y' at 275F? Poor 'Z' is right on the coals at 500C!! I suspect that maybe the Lord has a way to cause 'greater discomfort' in Hell, but I can see no purpose in *our* measuring it :-) It would appear that the rich man (looking upon Lazarus) had some remorse. He seemed to accept his plight, but hoped that maybe there was some way to warn others of their danger, if they continued in their evil ways. Would this 'remorse in Hell' grant him a lower temperature? To what end? After all, he is in Hell. A great question, but some of the answers were a bit 'academic,' IMHO. In Jesus' name, charis |