Mark 9:46 kjva — Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched."

— Mark 9:46, King James Version with Apocrypha

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“Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.”
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“'where their worm doesn't die, and the fire is not quenched.'”
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DRB
“And if thy eye scandalize thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee with one eye to enter into the kingdom of God than having two eyes to be cast into the hell of fire:”
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Mark 9 — Context

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:

Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:

Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.

Mark 9:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:46 say?

Mark 9:46 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.”

Where is Mark 9:46 in the Bible?

Mark 9:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 46.

Who wrote Mark?

Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.

What is the book of Mark about?

Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.

What are the major themes of Mark?

Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 9:46.

What translation should I read Mark 9:46 in?

Mark 9:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Mark 9:46?

Mark 9:46 reads (KJVA): “Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Mark 9:46 kjva — Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

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