Their worm (ο σκωληξ αυτων). "The worm, i.e. that preys upon the inhabitants of this dread realm" (Gould). Two bold figures of Geh…

Whosoever shall offend. See Notes on Matthew 18:6-9. The verbal, or nearly verbal, reproduction of these verses indicates the impr…

It is better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hellfire: where their worm dieth not, …

The Venerable Bede: Because the Lord had taught us not to offend those who believe in Him, He now warns us, in turn, how carefu…

The main point of these verses is that it is so important to enter into eternal life that radical means must be taken to remove whatever can preven…

Where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched . ] This is repeated again, not only to assure the truth of the t…

It is repeatedly said of the wicked, Their worm dieth not, as well as, The fire is never quenched. Undoubtedly, remorse of consci…