Mark 9:48 bbe — Where their worm is ever living and the fire is not put out.

Bible in Basic English

"Where their worm is ever living and the fire is not put out."

— Mark 9:48, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 9:48 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.”
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WEB
“'where their worm doesn't die, and the fire is not quenched.'”
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NET
“where their worm never dies and the fire is never quenched.”
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DRB
“For every one shall be salted with fire: and every victim shall be salted with salt.”
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KJVA
“Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Mark 9 — Context

And if your foot is a cause of trouble to you, let it be cut off: it is better for you to go into life with one foot than to have two feet and go into hell.

And if your eye is a cause of trouble to you, take it out: it is better for you to go into the kingdom of God with one eye than, having two eyes, to go into hell,

Where their worm is ever living and the fire is not put out.

Everyone will be salted with fire.

Salt is good; but if the taste goes from it, how will you make it salt again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace one with another.

Mark 9:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 9:48 say?

Mark 9:48 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Where their worm is ever living and the fire is not put out.”

Where is Mark 9:48 in the Bible?

Mark 9:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 48.

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 9:48.

What translation should I read Mark 9:48 in?

Mark 9:48 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 9:48?

Mark 9:48 reads (BBE): “Where their worm is ever living and the fire is not put out.” 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 9:48 bbe — Where their worm is ever living and the fire is not put out.

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Mark 9:48 in Other Translations

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