Luke 16:17

Good News Translation

But it is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the smallest detail of the Law to be done away with.

Cross References

Isaiah 40:8

Yes, grass withers and flowers fade, but the word of our God endures forever.”

Isaiah 51:6

Look up at the heavens; look at the earth! The heavens will disappear like smoke; the earth will wear out like old clothing, and all its people will die like flies. But the deliverance I bring will last forever; my victory will be final.

Matthew 5:18

Remember that as long as heaven and earth last, not the least point nor the smallest detail of the Law will be done away with—not until the end of all things.

Luke 21:33

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Romans 3:31

Does this mean that by this faith we do away with the Law? No, not at all; instead, we uphold the Law.

1 Peter 1:25

but the word of the Lord remains forever.” This word is the Good News that was proclaimed to you.

2 Peter 3:10

But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. On that Day the heavens will disappear with a shrill noise, the heavenly bodies will burn up and be destroyed, and the earth with everything in it will vanish.

Revelation 20:11

Then I saw a great white throne and the one who sits on it. Earth and heaven fled from his presence and were seen no more.

Revelation 21:1

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth disappeared, and the sea vanished.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away all tears from their eyes. There will be no more death, no more grief or crying or pain. The old things have disappeared.”