Westminster Larger Catechism · 1647

Q29. What are the punishments of sin in the world to come?

The punishments of sin in the world to come, are everlasting separation from the comfortable presence of God, and most grievous torments in soul and body, without intermission, in hell fire forever.
Answer · Westminster Larger Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    2 Thessalonians 1:9

    Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

    Mark 9:43-44

    And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

    Mark 9:46

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

    Mark 9:48

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

    Luke 16:24

    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.

Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.