The Lake of Fire: "Were" or "Are"?

Friday Q&A (04.04.25)

Apr 04, 2025

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Every Friday, we answer a common question related to the End Times. Today’s is about whether the Beast and False Prophet “were” or “are” in the Lake of Fire.

Question:

In Revelation 20:10, the Devil is thrown into the lake of fire ... where the Beast and the False Prophet “were” or “are,” depending on the translation. About half of my Bibles say “were” and half say “are.” Which is it? What does the original Greek say?

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The Lake of Fire: "Were" or "Are"?

Friday Q&A (04.04.25)

Question:In Revelation 20:10, the Devil is thrown into the lake of fire ... where the Beast and the False Prophet “were” or “are,” depending on the translation. About half of my Bibles say “were” and half say “are.” Which is it? What does the original Greek say?

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Question:

In Revelation 20:10, the Devil is thrown into the lake of fire ... where the Beast and the False Prophet “were” or “are,” depending on the translation. About half of my Bibles say “were” and half say “are.” Which is it? What does the original Greek say?