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"When he finally arrives, blazing in beauty and all his angels with him, the Son of Man will take his place on his glorious throne.
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Then all the nations will be arranged before him and he will sort the people out, much as a shepherd sorts out sheep and goats,
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putting sheep to his right and goats to his left.
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"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! Take what's coming to you in this kingdom. It's been ready for you since the world's foundation.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.