Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version where “’the worms that eat them do not die, and the fire is not quenched.’ New Living Translation ‘where the maggots never die and the fire never goes out.’ English Standard Version ‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ Berean Standard Bible where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’ Berean Literal Bible where 'their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.' King James Bible Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. New King James Version where ‘Their worm does not die And the fire is not quenched.’ New American Standard Bible where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT EXTINGUISHED. NASB 1995 where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED. NASB 1977 where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED. Legacy Standard Bible where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED. Amplified Bible where THEIR WORM [that feeds on the dead] DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT PUT OUT. Christian Standard Bible where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. Holman Christian Standard Bible where Their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. American Standard Version where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Contemporary English Version The worms there never die, and the fire never stops burning. English Revised Version where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. GOD'S WORD® Translation In hell worms that eat the body never die, and the fire is never put out. Good News Translation There 'the worms that eat them never die, and the fire that burns them is never put out.' International Standard Version In that place, worms never die, and the fire is never put out. Majority Standard Bible where ?their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.? NET Bible where their worm never dies and the fire is never quenched. New Heart English Bible 'where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.' Webster's Bible Translation Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Weymouth New Testament where their worm does not die and the fire does not go out. World English Bible ‘where their worm doesn’t die, and the fire is not quenched.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwhere their worm is not dying, and the fire is not being quenched; Berean Literal Bible where 'their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.' Young's Literal Translation where their worm is not dying, and the fire is not being quenched; Smith's Literal Translation Where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhere the worm dieth not, and the fire is not extinguished. Catholic Public Domain Version where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished. New American Bible where ‘their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.’ New Revised Standard Version where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhere their worm does not die, and their fire does not quench. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Where their worm does not die and their fire is not quenched.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentwhere their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament where the worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Mace New Testament and the fire is not extinguished. Weymouth New Testament where their worm does not die and the fire does not go out. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Temptations and Trespasses…47And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, 48where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’ 49For everyone will be salted with fire.… Cross References Isaiah 66:24 “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” Matthew 5:29-30 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. / And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to depart into hell. Matthew 18:8-9 If your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than to have two hands and two feet and be thrown into the eternal fire. / And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell. Revelation 20:10 And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Revelation 14:11 And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” Jeremiah 7:33 The corpses of this people will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to scare them away. Jeremiah 17:27 But if you do not listen to Me to keep the Sabbath day holy by not carrying a load while entering the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I will kindle an unquenchable fire in its gates to consume the citadels of Jerusalem.’” 2 Thessalonians 1:9 They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, Daniel 12:2 And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. Isaiah 34:10 It will not be quenched—day or night. Its smoke will ascend forever. From generation to generation it will lie desolate; no one will ever again pass through it. Luke 16:24 So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’ Matthew 25:41 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. Matthew 25:46 And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” Jude 1:7 In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire. Ezekiel 20:47-48 Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched. / Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.” Treasury of Scripture Where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched. Mark 9:44,46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched… Jump to Previous Die Dies Dieth Dying Fire Quenched WormJump to Next Die Dies Dieth Dying Fire Quenched WormMark 9 1. Jesus is transfigured.11. He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah; 14. casts forth a deaf and mute spirit; 30. foretells his death and resurrection; 33. exhorts his disciples to humility; 38. bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them, 42. nor to give offense to any of the faithful. where ‘their worm never dies, This phrase is a direct reference to Isaiah 66:24, which describes the fate of those who rebel against God. In the context of Mark 9:48, it emphasizes the eternal nature of the consequences of sin. The "worm" symbolizes decay and corruption, suggesting a state of perpetual degradation. In ancient Jewish thought, worms were often associated with death and the grave, highlighting the severity of divine judgment. This imagery serves as a stark warning about the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance. and the fire is never quenched.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the seriousness of sin and the reality of eternal consequences. 2. Gehenna A term used by Jesus in the surrounding context to describe hell, drawing from the imagery of the Valley of Hinnom, a place outside Jerusalem associated with idolatry and burning refuse. 3. Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all followers of Christ who are called to heed His warnings and teachings. Teaching Points The Reality of Eternal ConsequencesJesus uses vivid imagery to convey the seriousness of sin and the reality of eternal punishment. Believers must understand that choices in this life have eternal implications. The Urgency of Repentance The unending nature of the worm and fire signifies the urgency with which we must address sin in our lives. Repentance is not optional but essential. The Call to Radical Discipleship Jesus' teaching calls for a radical commitment to holiness, urging believers to remove anything from their lives that leads to sin, no matter the cost. The Assurance of Salvation While the warning is severe, it also points to the hope found in Christ. Believers can find assurance in Jesus' sacrifice, which saves from the eternal consequences of sin. The Importance of Scripture Jesus' use of Isaiah highlights the importance of knowing and understanding Scripture. Believers are encouraged to study the Bible to grasp the full weight of its teachings. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek whereὅπου (hopou) Adverb Strong's 3699: Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. ‘their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. worm σκώληξ (skōlēx) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4663: A gnawing worm; gnawing anguish. Of uncertain derivation; a grub, maggot or earth-worm. never οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. dies, τελευτᾷ (teleuta) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5053: To end, finish, die, complete. From a presumed derivative of teleo; to finish life, i.e. Expire. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. fire πῦρ (pyr) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4442: Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; 'fire'. is never quenched.’ σβέννυται (sbennytai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4570: (a) I extinguish, quench, (b) I suppress, thwart. A prolonged form of an apparently primary verb; to extinguish. Links Mark 9:48 NIVMark 9:48 NLT Mark 9:48 ESV Mark 9:48 NASB Mark 9:48 KJV Mark 9:48 BibleApps.com Mark 9:48 Biblia Paralela Mark 9:48 Chinese Bible Mark 9:48 French Bible Mark 9:48 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 9:48 Where their worm doesn't die and (Mar Mk Mr) |
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