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Damnation

In Rom. 13:2, means “condemnation,” which comes on those who withstand God’s ordinance of magistracy. This sentence of condemnation comes not from the magistrate, but from God, whose authority is thus resisted.

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In 1 Cor. 11:29 (R.V., “judgment”) this word means condemnation, in the sense of exposure to severe temporal judgements from God, as the following verse explains.

In Rom. 14:23 the word “damned” means “condemned” by one’s own conscience, as well as by the Word of God. The apostle shows here that many things which are lawful are not expedient; and that in using our Christian liberty the question should not simply be, Is this course I follow lawful? but also, Can I follow it without doing injury to the spiritual interests of a brother in Christ? He that “doubteth”, i.e., is not clear in his conscience as to “meats”, will violate his conscience “if he eat,” and in eating is condemned; and thus one ought not so to use his liberty as to lead one who is “weak” to bring upon himself this condemnation.

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Verses where Damnation is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Corinthians 11:29

    For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.

  • 1 Timothy 5:12

    and thus will incur judgment because they are setting aside their first faith.

  • 2 Peter 2:3

    In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.

  • John 5:29

    and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.

  • Luke 20:47

    They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

  • Mark 3:29

    But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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