Revelation 20:15
New International Version
Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.

New Living Translation
And anyone whose name was not found recorded in the Book of Life was thrown into the lake of fire.

English Standard Version
And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Berean Standard Bible
And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Berean Literal Bible
And if anyone was not found having been written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.

King James Bible
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

New King James Version
And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

New American Standard Bible
And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

NASB 1995
And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

NASB 1977
And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Legacy Standard Bible
And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Amplified Bible
And if anyone’s name was not found written in the Book of Life, he was hurled into the lake of fire.

Christian Standard Bible
And anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And anyone not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.

American Standard Version
And if any was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.

Contemporary English Version
Anyone whose name wasn't written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.

English Revised Version
And if any was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Those whose names were not found in the Book of Life were thrown into the fiery lake.

Good News Translation
Those who did not have their name written in the book of the living were thrown into the lake of fire.

International Standard Version
Anyone whose name was not found written in the Book of Life was thrown into the lake of fire.

Majority Standard Bible
And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

NET Bible
If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, that person was thrown into the lake of fire.

New Heart English Bible
If anyone was not found written in the Book of Life, he was cast into the lake of fire.

Webster's Bible Translation
And whoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

Weymouth New Testament
And if any one's name was not found recorded in the Book of Life he was thrown into the Lake of fire.

World English Bible
If anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and if anyone was not found written in the Scroll of Life, he was cast into the lake of the fire.

Berean Literal Bible
And if anyone was not found having been written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.

Young's Literal Translation
and if any one was not found written in the scroll of the life, he was cast to the lake of the fire.

Smith's Literal Translation
And if any was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the pool of fire.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And whoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the pool of fire.

New American Bible
Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the pool of fire.

New Revised Standard Version
and anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And whoever was not found inscribed in The Book of Life was cast into The Lake of Fire.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And if any one was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Godbey New Testament
And if any one was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.

Haweis New Testament
And if any one was not found inscribed on the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.

Mace New Testament
and whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the lake of fire.

Weymouth New Testament
And if any one's name was not found recorded in the Book of Life he was thrown into the Lake of fire.

Worrell New Testament
And, if anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.

Worsley New Testament
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the lake of fire.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Final Judgment
14Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire. 15And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.

Cross References
Daniel 12:1
“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.

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 13:49-50
So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous / and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

John 5:28-29
Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.

Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Philippians 4:3
Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

Revelation 3:5
Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.

Revelation 13:8
And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain.

Revelation 21:27
But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

Revelation 14:10-11
he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / 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.”

Revelation 19:20
But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.

Revelation 22:19
And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book.

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.”

Malachi 3:16
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.

Psalm 69:28
May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous.


Treasury of Scripture

And whoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

whosoever.

Mark 16:16
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

John 3:18,19,36
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God…

John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

was cast.

Revelation 19:20
And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

Matthew 25:41
Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

Mark 9:43-48
And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: …

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Revelation 20
1. Satan bound for a thousand years.
6. The first resurrection;
7. Satan let loose again.
8. Gog and Magog.
10. The demons cast into the lake of fire and brimstone.
11. The last and general resurrection.














And if anyone was found
This phrase introduces a conditional scenario, emphasizing the individual accountability of each person. The imagery of a divine judgment scene is consistent with other biblical passages, such as Matthew 25:31-46, where individuals are separated based on their deeds. The use of "anyone" underscores the universality of this judgment, indicating that no one is exempt from this examination.

whose name was not written in the Book of Life
The "Book of Life" is a metaphorical record of those who have eternal life. It is mentioned in several other scriptures, such as Philippians 4:3 and Revelation 3:5, symbolizing those who are saved. The concept of a divine ledger is rooted in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where kings would keep records of citizens. In a biblical context, it signifies God's sovereign knowledge and the assurance of salvation for believers.

he was thrown into the lake of fire
The "lake of fire" is a symbol of final judgment and eternal separation from God. It is described earlier in Revelation 19:20 and 20:10, where it is associated with the ultimate defeat of evil. This imagery is consistent with Jesus' teachings on hell, such as in Matthew 13:42 and Mark 9:43-48, where it is depicted as a place of unquenchable fire. The act of being "thrown" suggests a forceful and irreversible action, highlighting the severity of this judgment.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Book of Life
A divine record mentioned throughout Scripture, symbolizing those who have eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. It represents God's knowledge of those who belong to Him.

2. The Lake of Fire
A place of final judgment and eternal separation from God, often associated with hell. It signifies the ultimate consequence of rejecting God's salvation.

3. Judgment Day
The event where God will judge all humanity. Those not found in the Book of Life face eternal separation from God.

4. The Unbelievers
Individuals who have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior and thus are not written in the Book of Life.

5. The Apostle John
The author of Revelation, who received this vision while exiled on the island of Patmos.
Teaching Points
The Importance of the Book of Life
The Book of Life is central to understanding eternal security. Believers should find assurance in their salvation through faith in Christ.

The Reality of Judgment
The lake of fire is a sobering reminder of the consequences of rejecting Christ. It calls for a serious reflection on one's spiritual state.

Evangelism and Urgency
Knowing the eternal stakes, Christians are urged to share the Gospel with urgency, ensuring others have the opportunity to have their names written in the Book of Life.

Assurance of Salvation
Believers can have confidence in their salvation, knowing that their names are written in the Book of Life through faith in Jesus.

Living with Eternity in Mind
This passage encourages Christians to live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual growth and obedience to God.Verse 15. - And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was east into the lake of fire; and if any was not, etc. This is practically a reiteration of what has been twice before solemnly asserted (see vers. 12, 13).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

if
εἴ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

anyone
τις (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

was found
εὑρέθη (heurethē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

[whose name] was not written
γεγραμμένος (gegrammenos)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

book
βίβλῳ (biblō)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 976: Properly, the inner bark of the papyrus plant, i.e. a sheet or scroll of writing.

of life,
ζωῆς (zōēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2222: Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.

he was thrown
ἐβλήθη (eblēthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 906: (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

lake
λίμνην (limnēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3041: A lake. Probably from limen; a pond.

of fire.
πυρός (pyros)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4442: Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; 'fire'.


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