Bible Verses About "Heaven vs. Hell — What Does the Bible Say"
Heaven is the eternal presence of God, joy, and reward for believers; hell is the eternal separation from God, torment, and punishment for those who reject Christ.
Heaven is the eternal presence of God, joy, and reward for believers; hell is the eternal separation from God, torment, and punishment for those who reject Christ.
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." — Revelation 21:4 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Heaven vs. Hell — What Does the Bible Say?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
"And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal."
"Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power."
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