Mark 13:31

The heavens and the earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

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In The King James Version

Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

In Context

30I tell you that even the present generation will not pass away, until all these things have taken place.

32“But about that day, or the hour, no one knows – not even the angels in heaven, not even the Son – but only the Father.

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Cross References

Psalms 102:25Of old you have founded the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.

Matthew 5:18For I tell you, until the heavens and the earth disappear, not even the smallest letter, nor one stroke of a letter, will disappear from the Law until all is done.

Luke 21:33The heavens and the earth will pass away, but my words will never 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 →

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