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Mark 9:48 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Mark 9:48 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 9 verse 48 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.”
Mark 9:48 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 9:48
Quoting Isaiah 66:24, Jesus describes hell with imagery of unquenchable fire and undying worm—perpetual, irreversible judgment. 'Their worm' (Greek skōlēx) refers to maggots consuming corpses, symbol of decay and disgust. That it 'dieth not' indicates eternal duration—no relief, no end. 'The fire is not quenched' (to pyr ou sbennutai) emphasizes permanence of punishment. Context (9:43-47) teaches it's better to enter life maimed than go to hell whole—hyperbole stressing hell's seriousness. Reformed theology affirms eternal conscious punishment against annihilationism. Hell isn't remedial but r...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 9:48
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“and look on the dead bodies of the men who have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die”
“cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed”
“'Depart from me”