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13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
In this passage, John describes the final judgment before the great white throne. All the dead are brought before God: the sea, death, and hell deliver those who are in them so that they may be judged according to their works.
This judgment reveals God's perfect justice. No one can escape His presence, and every person is confronted with the result of their life and their choices. The works mentioned do not serve as a way to obtain salvation, but they reveal the true spiritual condition of each person.
After this judgment, death and hell are cast into the lake of fire, which is called the second death. This marks the complete removal of death and its consequences brought by sin. God's final victory is then accomplished, preparing the way for the new creation, where death will no longer exist.
14 And death and hell were cast into the
15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
In this passage, John describes the conclusion of the final judgment. After the judgment before the great white throne, death and hell are cast into the lake of fire, representing their complete and permanent removal. Death, which entered the world because of sin, will have no place in God's restored creation.
The lake of fire is called the second death. It refers to the final judgment and eternal separation from God for those who have not received His salvation.
Verse 15 emphasizes that only those whose names are written in the book of life will enter into eternal life with God. All those who are not found in this book are cast into the lake of fire.
This passage marks God's final victory over sin, death, and evil, preparing the way for the new heavens and the new earth, where God will dwell forever with those who belong to Him.
19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day.
20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried.
23 And in hell (Hades) he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 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.
25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house:
28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
In this passage, Jesus reveals the reality of the place of the dead (Hades) and shows that there is a reality beyond physical death. The rich man and Lazarus both die, but their condition after death is different: Lazarus is received into Abraham’s bosom, a place of comfort, while the rich man finds himself in Hades, in a state of suffering.
Hades is presented as an intermediate place before the final judgment. It is not the lake of fire, but a state of waiting before God's final judgment. Jesus also shows that there is a permanent separation between those who are with God and those who are under judgment, represented by the great gulf that no one can cross.
The rich man asks that a warning be sent to his brothers so they may avoid this place of torment. But Abraham answers that they have Moses and the prophets, meaning the Scriptures, which reveal God's truth. Jesus emphasizes that God's Word is sufficient to call people to repentance.
This passage therefore reminds us of the reality of Hades, the certainty of judgment after death, and the importance of responding to God's call during this life. Later, at the Great White Throne Judgment, Hades will give up the dead who are in it, and then Hades itself will be cast into the lake of fire, which is called the second death (Revelation 20:13-14).
« And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. »
In this verse, John describes the wonderful reality of eternal life in the New Heaven and the New Earth. After sin and all its consequences have been removed forever, God will put an end to every form of suffering.
There will be no more death, mourning, tears, or pain. Everything that belonged to the fallen world will have passed away forever. Believers will live in a perfectly renewed creation where nothing will ever disturb their peace or joy again.
This verse reveals the glorious hope promised to all who belong to Jesus Christ. They will live forever in the presence of God, enjoying perfect joy, everlasting peace, and unbroken fellowship with Him for all eternity.