Bible Verses About "Hell vs. The Lake of Fire — What's the Difference"
Hell (Hades/Sheol) is the present holding place of the unrighteous dead; the lake of fire is the final eternal destiny of the lost, the devil, and his angels after the last judgment.
Hell (Hades/Sheol) is the present holding place of the unrighteous dead; the lake of fire is the final eternal destiny of the lost, the devil, and his angels after the last judgment.
"And death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them... And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." — Revelation 20:13-15 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Hell vs. The Lake of Fire — What's the Difference?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them... And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire."
"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."
"And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone."
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