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A well-known Bible verse that speaks about the end of death is Revelation 21:4 (NIV), which states:
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
This verse offers a comforting message about the hope of a future without death and suffering.
According to Jehovah's Witnesses, the belief is that the dead are in a state of non-existence, often referred to as "sheol" or "hades," representing the grave or the condition of being dead. Jehovah's Witnesses rely on various Bible texts to support this belief.
One key scripture they often cite is Ecclesiastes 9:5, which says:
"For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even their name is forgotten." (Ecclesiastes 9:5, NIV)
Additionally, they reference Psalm 146:4:
"When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing." (Psalm 146:4, NIV)
These texts illustrate the belief that the dead are not conscious and do not have any thoughts or activities after death. Instead, they await the resurrection, when they will have the opportunity to return to life on Earth.
