Reference

Galatians 5:12

I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
10

I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.

11

And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.

12

I would they were even cut off which trouble you.

13

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

14

For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

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Destruction / Perishing Language
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Destruction / Perishing Language

The phrase "cut off" in this context could be interpreted as excommunication or removal from the community, rather than a literal destruction or perishing.

Annihilation / Destruction

The phrase "cut off" in this context is more readily interpreted as excommunication or removal from the community, rather than literal annihilation or ceasing to exist.