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In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of the teeth." <a href="/kjv/matthew/8.htm">King James Bible</a> But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/8.htm">New King James Version</a> But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but the sons of the kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> while the sons and heirs of the kingdom [the descendants of Abraham who will not recognize Me as Messiah] will be thrown out into the outer darkness; in that place [which is farthest removed from the kingdom] there will be weeping [in sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [in distress and anger].” <a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast forth into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth. <a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the ones who should have been in the kingdom will be thrown out into the dark. They will cry and grit their teeth in pain." <a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast forth into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The citizens of that kingdom will be thrown outside into the darkness. People will cry and be in extreme pain there. <a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> But those who should be in the Kingdom will be thrown out into the darkness, where they will cry and gnash their teeth." <a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> But the unfaithful heirs of that kingdom will be thrown into the darkness outside. In that place there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth." <a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.? <a href="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a> but the sons of the kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." <a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but the children of the Kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and grinding of teeth." <a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into utter darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> while the natural heirs of the Kingdom will be driven out into the darkness outside: there will be the weeping aloud and the gnashing of teeth." <a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a> but the children of the Kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but the sons of the kingdom will be cast forth into the outer darkness—there will be the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth.” <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of the teeth." <a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but the sons of the reign shall be cast forth to the outer darkness -- there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth.' <a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness; weeping shall be there, and gnashing of teeth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into the exterior darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But the sons of the kingdom shall be cast into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a> but the children of the kingdom will be driven out into the outer darkness, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> while the heirs of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the sons of the kingdom will be put out in the outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the children of the Kingdom will be cast out to outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast into the darkness that is without. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But the children of the kingdom shall be cast into the outer darkness: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but the heirs to the kingdom shall be cast into the darkness without: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> while the natural heirs of the Kingdom will be driven out into the darkness outside: there will be the weeping aloud and the gnashing of teeth." <a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>but the sons of the Kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness; there will be the weeping, and the gnashing of teeth."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness; <Fr>where<FR> there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/8-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1862" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">The Faith of the Centurion</a> …11I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 12<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huioi (N-NMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">sons</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileias (N-GFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/1544.htm" title="1544: ekblēthēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.">will be thrown</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1857.htm" title="1857: exōteron (Adj-ANS-C) -- Outmost, outer, external. Comparative of exo; exterior.">outer</a> <a href="/greek/4655.htm" title="4655: skotos (N-ANS) -- Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity.">darkness,</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">where there</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2805.htm" title="2805: klauthmos (N-NMS) -- Weeping, lamentation, crying. From klaio; lamentation.">weeping</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1030.htm" title="1030: brygmos (N-NMS) -- A grinding or gnashing. From brucho; a grating.">gnashing</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3599.htm" title="3599: odontōn (N-GMP) -- A tooth. Perhaps from the base of esthio; a tooth.">of teeth.” </a> 13Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Matthew 22:13</a> Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ <a href="/matthew/25-30.htm">Matthew 25:30</a> And throw that worthless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Luke 13:28</a> There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out. <a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Matthew 13:42</a> And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/matthew/13-50.htm">Matthew 13:50</a> and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/revelation/22-15.htm">Revelation 22:15</a> But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a> But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” <a href="/2_peter/2-17.htm">2 Peter 2:17</a> These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them. <a href="/jude/1-13.htm">Jude 1:13</a> They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever. <a href="/john/12-46.htm">John 12:46</a> I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-20</a> And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. <a href="/isaiah/60-12.htm">Isaiah 60:12</a> For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. <a href="/isaiah/66-24.htm">Isaiah 66:24</a> “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a> And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. <a href="/psalms/112-10.htm">Psalm 112:10</a> The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.the children.<a href="/matthew/3-9.htm">Matthew 3:9,10</a> And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham… <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Matthew 7:22,23</a> Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? … <a href="/matthew/21-43.htm">Matthew 21:43</a> Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.be cast.<a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Matthew 13:42,50</a> And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth… <a href="/matthew/22-12.htm">Matthew 22:12,13</a> And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless… <a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Matthew 24:51</a> And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/matthew/7-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-2.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/matthew/6-23.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/matthew/6-23.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-19.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-16.htm">Gnash</a> <a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Gnashing</a> <a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Heirs</a> <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/daniel/10-8.htm">Natural</a> <a href="/matthew/5-40.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/malachi/1-5.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-28.htm">Subjects</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-7.htm">Teeth</a> <a href="/matthew/7-19.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Utter</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/matthew/2-18.htm">Weeping</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/8-29.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/matthew/9-15.htm">Children</a> <a href="/matthew/11-17.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/matthew/10-27.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/matthew/10-27.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Gnash</a> <a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Gnashing</a> <a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Heirs</a> <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/john/1-13.htm">Natural</a> <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/matthew/9-25.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/matthew/10-7.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/11-53.htm">Subjects</a> <a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Teeth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/matthew/10-27.htm">Utter</a> <a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Weeping</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 8</div>1. <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Jesus cleanses the leper;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">heals the centurion's servant,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter's mother in law,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">and many others;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">shows the cost of following him;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">stills the storm on the sea;</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">drives the demons out of two men possessed;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">and tells them to go into the pigs.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But the sons of the kingdom This phrase refers to the Jewish people, who were the initial recipients of God's promises and covenants. Historically, the Jews were considered God's chosen people, as seen in passages like <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a>. However, Jesus often challenged the assumption that mere ethnic heritage guaranteed a place in God's kingdom, emphasizing faith and obedience instead (<a href="/matthew/3-9.htm">Matthew 3:9</a>).will be thrown into the outer darkness The "outer darkness" symbolizes separation from God's presence and blessings. In biblical times, darkness often represented chaos, judgment, and evil (<a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a>, <a href="/exodus/10-21.htm">Exodus 10:21-23</a>). This phrase suggests a place of exclusion and divine judgment, contrasting with the light and joy of God's kingdom (<a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23-25</a>).where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. This imagery is used throughout the Gospels to describe the anguish and regret of those who face judgment (<a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Matthew 13:42, 50</a>; <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Luke 13:28</a>). "Weeping" indicates sorrow and despair, while "gnashing of teeth" suggests anger and frustration. This phrase underscores the seriousness of rejecting God's offer of salvation and the resulting eternal consequences.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in the Gospel of Matthew, who is teaching about faith and the kingdom of God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_sons_of_the_kingdom.htm">The Sons of the Kingdom</a> Refers to the Jewish people who were the initial recipients of God's promises but are at risk of missing out on the kingdom due to unbelief. 3. <a href="/topical/o/outer_darkness.htm">Outer Darkness</a> A metaphorical place representing separation from God, often associated with judgment and spiritual desolation. 4. <a href="/topical/w/weeping_and_gnashing_of_teeth.htm">Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth</a> Expressions of sorrow and regret, symbolizing the anguish of those who are excluded from the kingdom. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_centurion's_faith.htm">The Centurion's Faith</a> The context of this verse is Jesus' interaction with a Roman centurion, whose faith is contrasted with the unbelief of the "sons of the kingdom."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_heritage.htm">Faith Over Heritage</a> Spiritual heritage or background does not guarantee entry into God's kingdom. Faith in Jesus is essential. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_judgment.htm">The Reality of Judgment</a> Jesus speaks clearly about the consequences of unbelief. The imagery of "outer darkness" serves as a sobering reminder of eternal separation from God. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_kingdom.htm">Inclusivity of the Kingdom</a> The kingdom of God is open to all who have faith, regardless of their background, as demonstrated by the centurion's faith. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_response.htm">Urgency of Response</a> The warning to the "sons of the kingdom" underscores the urgency of responding to Jesus' message with genuine faith. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Believers are encouraged to examine their own faith and ensure it is genuine, not relying solely on religious identity or tradition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 8</a> <a href="/q/is_hell_unjust_for_finite_sins.htm">Isn’t Hell an unjust punishment for finite sins?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'outer_darkness'_in_the_bible.htm">What does "outer darkness" mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'weeping_and_gnashing'.htm">What does "weeping and gnashing of teeth" mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_destined_for_hell.htm">Who is destined for hell?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) The children of the kingdom.--The form of the phrase is a Hebraism, indicating, as in "the children of the bride-chamber," those who belonged to the kingdom, i.e., in this case, the Israelites, to whom the kingdom of heaven had, in the first instance, been promised, the natural heirs who had forfeited their inheritance.Into outer darkness.--Strictly, the outer darkness. The words continue the imagery of the previous clause, the darkness outside the king's palace being contrasted with the interior, blazing with lamps and torches.There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.--Both words in the Greek have the emphasis of the article, "the weeping" par excellence. The two words are found in combination six times in St. Matthew, and once in St. Luke (<a href="/luke/13-28.htm" title="There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.">Luke 13:28</a>). In their literal meaning they express that intensest form of human anguish in which it ceases to be articulate. The latter word, or rather the cognate verb, is used also to express rage (<a href="/acts/7-54.htm" title="When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.">Acts 7:54</a>). Their spiritual meaning we naturally connect with the misery of those who are excluded from the joy and blessedness of the completed kingdom, and that is, doubtless, what they ultimately point to. We must remember, however, that the "kingdom of heaven" was a term of very varying significance, and that our Lord had proclaimed that that kingdom was at hand, and taught men, by parable and otherwise, that it included more than the life after death. We may accordingly rightly look for like "springing and germinant accomplishments" of the words now before us. Men came "from the east and west," when the Gentiles were admitted into the Church of Christ. The children of the kingdom were left in the "outer darkness" when they were self-excluded from fellowship with that Church and its work among the nations. The outbursts of envy and rage recorded in the Acts (<a href="/acts/5-33.htm" title="When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.">Acts 5:33</a>; <a href="/acts/13-45.htm" title="But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spoke against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.">Acts 13:45</a>) illustrate this aspect of "the weeping and gnashing of teeth." <a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sons υἱοὶ (huioi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείας (basileias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. will be cast ἐκβληθήσονται (ekblēthēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1544.htm">Strong's 1544: </a> To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. outer ἐξώτερον (exōteron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_1857.htm">Strong's 1857: </a> Outmost, outer, external. Comparative of exo; exterior. darkness, σκότος (skotos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4655.htm">Strong's 4655: </a> Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity. [where] there ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. will be ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. weeping κλαυθμὸς (klauthmos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2805.htm">Strong's 2805: </a> Weeping, lamentation, crying. From klaio; lamentation. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. gnashing βρυγμὸς (brygmos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1030.htm">Strong's 1030: </a> A grinding or gnashing. From brucho; a grating. of teeth.” ὀδόντων (odontōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3599.htm">Strong's 3599: </a> A tooth. 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