What Does the Bible Say About Hell?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on hell
The Bible addresses Hell as a place of eternal punishment and separation from God for those who reject Him. It is described as a place of torment where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. The concept of Hell serves as a warning to choose a life in accordance with God's will to avoid this fate.
Bible Verses About Hell
Matthew 25:41
“Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'”
Revelation 20:15
“Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.”
Matthew 13:50
“and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
Mark 9:43
“If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out.”
2 Thessalonians 1:9
“They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might.”
Luke 16:23
“In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side.”
Matthew 10:28
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
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