Which specific sin did Jesus describe as 'unforgivable' or 'eternal' in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark?
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Correct answer: Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
In Matthew 12:31-32, Jesus states that while every other sin can be forgiven, blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. This is traditionally understood as a hardened, willful rejection of the Spirit's testimony to the truth of Christ.
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