[UntoHim]

Originally Posted by UntoHim

Let me try to keep it simple. Who were the hypocrites the Lord Jesus was referring to in Matt 24:51? -

The hypocrites Jesus was speaking about Matt 24:51 were the ones that he repeatedly called "hypocrites" in the earlier chapters - the Scribes and Pharisees. Raptor now contends that the hypocrites are the unfaithful believers...but they have already been identified as "the wicked servant". The Lord Jesus is identifying the hypocrites as a being separate from the wicked servant, hence the need to "assign him a place" with the hypocrites.

Originally Posted by UntoHim

Keeping it simple #2: Why did the Lord Jesus call those dudes hypocrites in Matthew 24:51?

They were called hypocrites not because they did not believe in the Lord Jesus, they were called hypocrites because they "neglected the weightier matters of the law" (Matt 23:23) They were called hypocrites because they did not practice what they preached. The hypocrites were not in the category of believers, but rather they were "Jews, who do have God’s law, and will be judged by that law when they fail to obey it." (Rom 2:12)

Originally Posted by UntoHim

Keeping it simple #3: Was this "place" that the hypocrites were assigned or appointed temporary or permanent?

This is a tough one. It could be temporary or it could be permanent. There are various passages that might indicate one or the other. Either way, it will not be a place where you want to end up! Better to just believe in the Lord Jesus today and do our best to be a "good and faithful servant" while we still have breath.
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