Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
Paul mentions the end of the ages in order to startle the Corinthians. For the penalties which come then will not have a time limit but will be eternal. Although the punishments in this world end with our present life, those in the next world remain forever.