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 25:41KJV
“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:”
Revelation 20:15KJV
“And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.”
Matthew 13:50KJV
“And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
Mark 9:43KJV
“And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:”
2 Thessalonians 1:9KJV
“Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;”
Luke 16:23KJV
“And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.”
Matthew 10:28KJV
“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
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