Luke 16:17
But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one stroke of a letter of the law to become invalid.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 40:8The grass withers, the flower wilts, but the word of our God will stand forever.” 1
Matthew 5:18For truly I say to you that until heaven and earth pass away, not one jot or one tittle shall in any way pass away from the law, until all things have been accomplished.
Romans 3:31Do we then nullify the law through faith? May it never be! Instead, we uphold the law.
2 Peter 3:10However, the day of the Lord will come as a thief: The heavens will pass away with a loud noise. The elements will be burned with fire, and the earth and the deeds in it will be revealed. + 3:10 Some versions read, The elements will be burned with fire, and the earth and the deeds in it will be burned up .
Revelation 21:1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
Matthew Henry on Luke 16:2-19
The Unjust Steward. 1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. 2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. 3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. 4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of… Read the whole commentary →