Bible Verses About "What Is the Second Death in the Bible"
The second death is the final, eternal separation from God in the lake of fire, reserved for all whose names are not written in the Book of Life.
The second death is the final, eternal separation from God in the lake of fire, reserved for all whose names are not written in the Book of Life.
"And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." — Revelation 20:14-15 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Second Death in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire."
"But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."
"He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death."
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