What does the Bible say about degrees of punishment in hell?

The biblical authors affirm that while suffering in hell will be severe and everlasting for all, degrees of punishment will differ for each individual. Factors influencing these degrees include the measure of sin in a person's life, the extent of their sinful influence on others, and the amount of gospel light that was rejected. For instance, Jesus pointedly remarked that it would be more bearable for Sodom on the Day of Judgment than for those who had witnessed greater revelations of truth but rejected them. Passages such as Matthew 10:15 and Matthew 11:22-24 illustrate this principle of graduated punishment accordingly to personal sin and accountability. Essentially, judgment in hell is designed to reflect God’s retributive justice, tailored to each individual’s actions and choices.