Mark 9:43

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:

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Other Translations for Mark 9:43

BSB
If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire.
AKJV
And if your hand offend you, cut it off: it is better for you to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
CPDV
And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off: it is better for you to enter into life disabled, than having two hands to go into Hell, into the unquenchable fire,
ERV
And if thy hand cause thee to stumble, cut it off: it is good for thee to enter into life maimed, rather than having thy two hands to go into hell, into the unquenchable fire.
NHEB
If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off.note: idiom meaning to stop doing a sin It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having your two hands to go into hell, into the unquenchable fire,
SMT
And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off; it is good for thee rather to enter into life maimed, than having two hands, to go away into hell, into inextinguishable fire:

Commentary for Mark 9:43

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Mark 9:43
Summary
Remove offending body parts to avoid damnation
Event
Teaching about bodily sacrifice
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching