Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 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 [and where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.] Amplified Bible [where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT PUT OUT.] Holman Christian Standard Bible where Their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. - - - English Revised Version International Standard Version In that place, worms never die, and the fire is never put out. Webster's Bible Translation Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Weymouth New Testament Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblewhere ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’ 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.]] 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 their 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. 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 where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished. Weymouth New Testament Worrell New Testament OMITTED TEXT. Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Temptations and Trespasses…… 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. 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. 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.” Luke 16:23-24 In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side. / 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.’ 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. 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. 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.” Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?” Psalm 11:6 On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion. Psalm 140:10 May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry pits, never to rise again. 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. Treasury of Scripture Where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched. Luke 16:24-26 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame… 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 This phrase introduces a location or state of being, often interpreted as hell or Gehenna. In biblical context, Gehenna was a valley outside Jerusalem associated with idolatry and child sacrifice (2 Kings 23:10), later becoming a symbol of divine judgment and eternal punishment. ‘their worm never dies, 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 hell. 2. Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, who are being instructed on the gravity of sin and the consequences of leading others into sin. 3. Gehenna The term used for hell in this context, originally a physical location outside Jerusalem associated with idolatry and child sacrifice, later symbolizing a place of eternal punishment. Teaching Points The Reality of HellJesus speaks of hell as a real and eternal place of punishment. This should motivate believers to take sin seriously and live in obedience to God. The Seriousness of Sin Sin is not to be taken lightly. Jesus uses strong language to emphasize the need to avoid sin at all costs, even if it requires drastic personal sacrifice. Eternal Consequences The imagery of unending worms and unquenchable fire highlights the eternal nature of the consequences of sin. This should inspire a sense of urgency in sharing the gospel. Personal Responsibility Believers are called to examine their lives and remove anything that causes them to sin, understanding that personal holiness is crucial. Compassion for the Lost Understanding the reality of hell should compel Christians to evangelize and pray for those who do not know Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 9:46?2. How does Mark 9:46 emphasize the seriousness of sin and its consequences? 3. What does "where their worm never dies" teach about eternal punishment? 4. How can Mark 9:46 motivate us to pursue holiness in daily life? 5. Compare Mark 9:46 with Isaiah 66:24. What similarities do you find? 6. How can we apply the warning in Mark 9:46 to our spiritual walk? 7. Why is Mark 9:46 omitted in some Bible translations? 8. What does "where their worm never dies" symbolize in Mark 9:46? 9. How does Mark 9:46 relate to the concept of eternal punishment? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 9? 11. What is the Lake of Fire? 12. What does the Bible say about the nature of hell? 13. Why were certain verses removed from the NIV Bible? 14. Mark 9:42-48 - How does the graphic imagery of self-mutilation and eternal punishment align with the message of a loving God? What Does Mark 9:46 Mean Setting the SceneJesus is teaching His disciples about avoiding sin at all costs (Mark 9:42-48). His warnings build in intensity, culminating in verse 46: “where ‘their worm never dies and the fire is never quenched.’” Why Jesus Uses Graphic Language • Sin is deadly serious; that theme echoes Proverbs 14:12 and Romans 6:23. • Graphic imagery grabs attention—much like Matthew 5:29-30, where Jesus speaks of gouging out an eye to avoid hell. • This language is compassionate; it seeks to rescue listeners from real, eternal danger (2 Peter 3:9). The Picture of the ‘Worm’ • “Their worm” speaks of personal, ongoing degradation. Each soul in hell faces his or her own torment (Luke 16:23-24). • The worm “never dies,” highlighting ceaseless existence—parallel to Revelation 14:11, where “the smoke of their torment rises forever.” • Isaiah 66:24 provides the Old Testament source: unending worms consuming dead rebels outside Jerusalem. The Fire That Is Never Quenched • Fire signifies God’s active judgment (Hebrews 10:27; Matthew 13:49-50). • “Never quenched” underscores permanence; no relief, no annihilation (Revelation 20:10). • By pairing worm and fire, Jesus portrays both internal and external suffering—complete misery of separation from God. Eternal Consequences Emphasized • Repetition matters: verses 44, 46, 48 echo the same phrase, underlining certainty. • Eternity is binary—everlasting life or everlasting punishment (Matthew 25:46). • Hell is not figurative; it is as real as heaven (Revelation 21:8). Personal Responsibility • Jesus directs the warning to “their worm,” making the judgment individual (Romans 14:12). • Each believer must ruthlessly cut off occasions of sin—hands, feet, eyes (Mark 9:43-45). • Salvation cannot be inherited; repentance and faith are personal (John 3:16-18). Hope in Christ • Christ endured the fire of wrath on the cross (Isaiah 53:5; 2 Corinthians 5:21). • Trusting Him removes us from condemnation (John 5:24; Romans 8:1). • Assurance motivates grateful, holy living (Titus 2:11-14). Living in Light of Mark 9:46 • Encourage accountability relationships (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Practice self-examination (2 Corinthians 13:5). • Pursue radical obedience, knowing the stakes (Philippians 2:12-13). summary Mark 9:46 confronts us with the reality of eternal, conscious punishment. Jesus employs vivid imagery—worms that never die and fire that is never quenched—to warn of hell’s permanence and to urge decisive action against sin. Rooted in Isaiah 66:24 and echoed throughout Scripture, the verse affirms that rejecting God leads to unending torment, while trusting Christ secures everlasting life. Greek whereὅπου (hopou) Adverb Strong's 3699: Where, whither, in what place. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. worm σκώληξ (skōlēx) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4663: A gnawing worm; gnawing anguish. {does} not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. die, τελευτᾷ (teleuta) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5053: To end, finish, die, complete. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. fire πῦρ (pyr) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4442: Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. is not quenched. σβέννυται (sbennytai) Verb - Present Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4570: (a) to extinguish, quench, (b) to suppress, thwart. 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