Mark 13:31
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
In Context
30Truly do I say to you, that this generation will not pass away, till all these things take place.
32But that day or hour knoweth no one, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father.
Cross References
Psalms 102:25Of old hast thou laid the foundations of the earth, And the heavens are the work of thy hands;
Isaiah 51:6Lift up your eyes to the heavens, And look down upon the earth beneath! For the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, And the earth shall decay like a garment, And its inhabitants shall perish like flies. But my salvation shall endure forever, And my goodness shall not decay.
Matthew 5:18For truly do I say to you, Not till heaven and earth pass away, shall one jot or one tittle pass from the Law, till all be fulfilled.
Luke 21:33Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Matthew Henry on Mark 13:29-37
Watchfulness Inculcated. 28 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: 29 So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. 30 Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven,… Read the whole commentary →