Bible Verses About "Are Heaven and Hell Real Places"
The Bible presents both heaven and hell as real, eternal destinations — heaven as God's presence and paradise, hell as separation from God and judgment.
The Bible presents both heaven and hell as real, eternal destinations — heaven as God's presence and paradise, hell as separation from God and judgment.
"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." — John 14:2-3 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Are Heaven and Hell Real Places?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
"And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal."
"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."
Related Questions & Their Verses
Is Heaven a Real Place?
John 14:2-3 · Revelation 21:4 · 2 Corinthians 12:2-4
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Matthew 25:41 · Revelation 20:15 · Mark 9:43-44
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John 14:2 · 2 Corinthians 5:8 · Revelation 21:4
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