Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Hell"
The Bible describes hell as a place of eternal separation from God, characterized by suffering and darkness, prepared for the devil and his angels.
The Bible describes hell as a place of eternal separation from God, characterized by suffering and darkness, prepared for the devil and his angels.
"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." — Matthew 25:41 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Hell?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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 whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire."
"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."
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