Matthew 8:12 meaning and explanation
But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
Matthew 8:12, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus speaks these words after marveling at the centurion's faith. The "sons of the kingdom" are those who assumed their heritage in Israel guaranteed them a place at God's banquet, while the centurion, a Gentile outsider, shows greater faith than any in Israel.
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