Fate, and final destiny

The final destiny or predetermined end of individuals, groups or nations.

Death, the fate of humanity

Ecclesiastes 7:2 See also Ecclesiastes 2:14–16, Ecclesiastes 3:19–22, Ecclesiastes 9:2–6; Hebrews 9:27

It is better to enter a house of mourning than a house of feasting, since death is the end of every man, and the living should take this to heart.

The fate of the ungodly

Isaiah 65:11–12 See also Job 8:11–19; Psalm 49:13–20, Psalm 73:17; Ephesians 5:5–6; 2 Peter 2:4–9

But you who forsake the LORD, who forget My holy mountain, who set a table for Fortune and fill bowls of mixed wine for Destiny, I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.”

The fate of the godly

The fate of the godly in terms of God's rewards

2 Peter 1:10–11 See also Matthew 5:3–10, Matthew 25:34; Luke 6:20–22; 1 Corinthians 2:7; James 1:12, James 2:5

Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The fate of the godly in terms of present suffering

2 Timothy 3:12 See also John 15:20; 1 Thessalonians 3:1–4; 1 Peter 4:12–14

Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

The fate of individuals

Luke 2:34–35 See also 1 Kings 20:37–42, 1 Kings 21:17–26; Luke 22:22 parallels Matthew 26:24, Mark 14:21

Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed — and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

The fate of human regulations, institutions and earthly realms

Daniel 7:27 See also Job 12:23–25; Isaiah 34:1–4; Daniel 2:21; Matthew 24:35 parallels Mark 13:31, Luke 21:33; Colossians 2:20–22; Revelation 18:1–3

Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’