Bible Verses About "Is Eternal Punishment Just"
The Bible teaches that eternal punishment reflects the infinite seriousness of sin against an infinitely holy God, while also revealing the magnitude of God's offer of salvation.
The Bible teaches that eternal punishment reflects the infinite seriousness of sin against an infinitely holy God, while also revealing the magnitude of God's offer of salvation.
"And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal." — Matthew 25:46 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Is Eternal Punishment Just?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal."
"As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live."
"And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night."
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