Suffering the torments of hell

In "Meditations" on August 17, 2018, it said, "Yes, Jesus suffered the torments of hell to pay for the sins of the whole world." Is that a reference to the Apostles' Creed when it says, "He descended into hell"? Could you give me the Bible passage that says that Jesus suffered in hell? I always understood that Jesus "descended into hell" to proclaim victory. Am I misinterpreting this sentence in "Meditations" or reading too much into it?

Your understanding of Jesus’ descent into hell is correct. Jesus went to hell to proclaim his victory over Satan and his allies. 1 Peter 3:18-20 describes that event. Many also see Colossians 2:15 as alluding to the Lord’s descent into hell.

Because Jesus’ descent into hell was one of triumph, there is no Bible passage that speaks of him suffering in hell.

When I read that “Jesus suffered the torments of hell to pay for the sins of the whole world,” I understand that this way—that, on the cross, “Jesus suffered what amounts to hell.” Hell is where people are abandoned by God and punished for sin. On the cross, Jesus suffered that abandonment and punishment when he cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46)

Your question encourages us all to speak and write in the clearest manner possible, so that there is no misunderstanding of biblical truth.