Mark 9:48 nasb — where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.

NASB

"where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED."

— Mark 9:48, NASB

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Mark 9 — Context

45

"If your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame, than, having your two feet, to be cast into hell,

46

[where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.]

47

"If your eye causes you to stumble, throw it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, than, having two eyes, to be cast into hell,

48

where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.

49

"For everyone will be salted with fire.

50

"Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."

Mark 9:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 9:48 say?
Mark 9:48 in the NASB reads: “where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.”
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 (NASB): “where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, 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.
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