Bible Verses About "Is Hell a Literal Fire"
Jesus used vivid imagery of fire and darkness to describe hell — whether literal or metaphorical, the reality it describes is terrifyingly real and permanent.
Jesus used vivid imagery of fire and darkness to describe hell — whether literal or metaphorical, the reality it describes is terrifyingly real and permanent.
"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 "Is Hell a Literal Fire?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels."
"Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched."
"How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?"
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