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Berean Standard Bible

“where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’”

Mark 9:48

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Jesus is giving stern teaching about causing little ones to stumble and about removing whatever leads a person into sin. He uses extreme imagery, like cutting off a hand or foot.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’

World English Bible (WEB)

‘where their worm doesn’t die, and the fire is not quenched.’

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

where their worm is not dying, and the fire is not being quenched;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Donde el gusano de ellos no muere, y el fuego nunca se apaga.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

donde el gusano no muere, donde el fuego nunca se apaga.

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