Mark 9:48
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 Version
where 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 Bible
Where 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 Bible
Where 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 Testament
where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched.

Godbey New Testament
where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.

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
where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched.

Worsley New Testament
where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

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
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Mark 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
The word "where" indicates a specific location or state of being. In the context of this verse, it refers to a place of judgment and consequence. The Greek word used here is "ὅπου" (hopou), which denotes a particular place or condition. This sets the stage for understanding the eternal nature of the consequences described, emphasizing the reality and seriousness of the location being referenced.

their worm
The phrase "their worm" is a vivid metaphor drawn from Isaiah 66:24, which Jesus quotes here. The Greek word for "worm" is "σκώληξ" (skōlēx), referring to a maggot or grub. In the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel, worms were associated with decay and corruption, often found in refuse heaps or dead bodies. This imagery conveys the idea of ongoing, unending decay, symbolizing the eternal nature of the consequences of sin.

never dies
The phrase "never dies" underscores the perpetual state of the worm. The Greek word "ἀποθνῄσκω" (apothnēskō) means to die or perish. The use of the negative "οὐ" (ou) before it emphasizes the eternal aspect—this is a state that does not end. This reflects the eternal separation from God and the unending nature of the consequences for those who reject Him.

and the fire
"Fire" is a common biblical symbol for judgment and purification. The Greek word "πῦρ" (pyr) is used here, which often signifies divine judgment. In the historical context, fire was used for both destruction and refining, indicating both the severity and the purifying potential of God's judgment. This duality serves as a warning and a call to repentance.

is never quenched
The phrase "is never quenched" further emphasizes the eternal nature of the judgment. The Greek word "σβέννυμι" (sbennymi) means to extinguish or put out. The use of the negative "οὐ" (ou) again highlights the unending aspect of this fire. This imagery is meant to inspire a sense of urgency and seriousness about the choices one makes in life, pointing to the eternal consequences of rejecting God's grace.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
where
ὅπου (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.


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