"A basic principle for interpreting NT synonyms dictates that a distinction in meaning between two words does not necessarily exist unless they occur in the same immediate context. That principle applies to pairs such as "I love" (agapao)/"I love" (phileo) and "other" (allos)/ "other" (heteros).
Unless they occur together, an interpreter cannot press for differences.
The same apples to kolasis/timoria (punishment/vengence). It is poor exegetical methodology to try to evade the teaching of eternal punishment on the basis of a distinction in vocabulary."
Jesus View of Eternal Punishment by Robert L. Thomas
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