Notice that in passages such as Romans 12 - 13, the assumption of Paul is that the people of God are completely distinct from the sword bearing officers. (rachelheldevans.com)
Jesus» action should be interpreted in light of passages such as Mark 15:29 and Acts 6:13, which designate as false charges that Jesus threatened the temple. (religion-online.org)
Among the Greek Fathers, Irenaeus, Basil, and Cyril of Jerusalem are typical in interpreting passages such as Matthew 22:14 as meaning that the majority will be consigned to hell. (firstthings.com)