That’s a good thought, I hadn’t thought of that angle before 🙂

So to sum up, this passage could more accurately refers to “otherworldly correction for nations” and it does not, in any way, imply the existence of an eternal hell. That Christian Imperial idea is in direct contradiction to God’s love and justice as described elsewhere in the Bible. 5/5

3. The word for punishment here is kolasis, which is more accurately “correction.” The word implies a punishment meant to instruct as you would correct a child. Retributive punishment is a different word: timorea. 4/5

2. But, this still seems to indicate and eternal punishment. The word for eternal here is aionios, which in the first century, referred to a qualitative value of eternity. More accurately “otherworldly” or “cosmic.” If it was quantitative, the word would would be aidios. 3/5

1. Contextually the “these” here is referring back to verse 32 as “nations” (ethne), which is consistent with the prophetic tradition of addressing societal sin and punishment. In modern vernacular, he’s talking about systemic oppression. 2/5

This scene makes me weep every time. Sam is the most beautiful picture of the Holy Spirit to me.

Precisely!