31Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
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The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 28-37)We have here the application of this prophetical sermon; now learn to look forward in a right manner. I. “As to the destruction of Jerusalem, expect it to come very shortly ; as when the branch of the fig-tree becomes soft , and the leaves sprout forth , ye expect that summer will come shortly, Mark 13:28. When second causes begin to work, ye expect their effects in their proper order and time. So…
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