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“Hell is destruction from the presence of the Lord, Th2 1:9. It is a perpetual banishment from the fountain of all good. This is the choice of sinners; and so shall their doom be, to their eternal confusion.” quote by Matthew Henry
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““Hell is destruction from the presence of the Lord, Th2 1:9. It is a perpetual banishment from the fountain of all good. This is the choice of sinners; and so shall their doom be, to their eternal confusion.””

Matthew Henry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Divine separation from God leads to eternal confusion, a self‑chosen exile from all goodness.

In simple terms: Turning away from God brings endless loss.

Key Takeaway

Seek alignment with divine truth.

Themes

spirituality eternity choice

Mood

somber reflective

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal repentance
  • moral decision‑making
  • spiritual counseling
  • ethical teaching

Key Concepts

Theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “presence of the Lord” mean today?
  • How can we reconcile free will with eternal outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations vary on the nature of divine punishment.

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