Paul had a striking word for those who perverted the truth of the gospel: "let them be accursed." The Greek word, "ἀνάθεμα" has sometimes been transliterated in English versions of the Bible. The word anathema means that one is completely separated from God's favor and grace. That is a place of outer darkness where there is weeping and wailing and the gnashing of teeth. And he doesn't settle for saying it once. He has to say it again. It weighed heavy on his heart.
