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Is the concept of "purgatory" based on anything in the Bible?

Asked by MrItty (17406points) December 26th, 2010

I was raised Catholic, but I don’t remember ever hearing any reading during mass that referred to Purgatory. In fact, the only thing I’ve ever heard about it is from Dante’s Divine Comedy. I don’t even know if it’s a concept that non-Catholic Christians believe in. So is there anything in the Bible that actually makes mention of a place repentant souls go after death, to serve time in pain or torture, before being allowed into Heaven? If so, can you give me the chapter/verse?

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