Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. New Living Translation Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear. English Standard Version Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Berean Standard Bible Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Berean Literal Bible The heaven and the earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. King James Bible Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. New King James Version Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. New American Standard Bible Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. NASB 1995 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. NASB 1977 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. Legacy Standard Bible Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Amplified Bible Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. Christian Standard Bible Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Holman Christian Standard Bible Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. American Standard Version Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. Contemporary English Version The sky and the earth won't last forever, but my words will. English Revised Version Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. GOD'S WORD® Translation The earth and the heavens will disappear, but my words will never disappear. Good News Translation Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. International Standard Version Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words won't ever disappear." Majority Standard Bible Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. NET Bible Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. New Heart English Bible Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away. Webster's Bible Translation Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my word shall not pass away. Weymouth New Testament Earth and sky will pass away, but it is certain that my words will not pass away. World English Bible Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe sky and the earth will pass away, but My words may not pass away. Berean Literal Bible The heaven and the earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Young's Literal Translation the heaven and the earth shall pass away, but my words may not pass away. Smith's Literal Translation Heaven and earth shall pass away: and my words shall not pass away. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHeaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Catholic Public Domain Version Heaven and earth shall pass away. But my words shall not pass away. New American Bible Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. New Revised Standard Version Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHeaven and earth will pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Heaven and Earth shall pass away and my words shall not pass away. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHeaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall never pass away. Mace New Testament heaven and earth shall fail sooner than my predictions shall fail. Weymouth New Testament Earth and sky will pass away, but it is certain that my words will not pass away. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lesson of the Fig Tree…32Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. 34But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.… Cross References Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Mark 13:31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Psalm 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens. Hebrews 1:10-12 And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. / They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. / You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end.” 2 Peter 3:10 But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 1 Peter 1:24-25 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. Psalm 102:25-27 In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. / They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on. / But You remain the same, and Your years will never end. Isaiah 51:6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth below; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its people will die like gnats. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never fail. 2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Matthew 5:18 For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. John 12:48 There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Treasury of Scripture Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. Psalm 102:26 They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: Isaiah 40:8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. Isaiah 51:6 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. Jump to Previous Earth End Heaven Means Sky Wise Word WordsJump to Next Earth End Heaven Means Sky Wise Word WordsLuke 21 1. Jesus commends the poor widow.5. He foretells the destruction of the temple, and of the city Jerusalem; 25. the signs also which shall be before the last day. 34. He exhorts them to be watchful. Heaven and earth will pass away This phrase emphasizes the transient nature of the physical world. In biblical context, "heaven and earth" often represent the entirety of creation. The idea that they will "pass away" aligns with prophetic literature, such as Isaiah 34:4 and Revelation 21:1, which speak of a new heaven and a new earth. This reflects the belief in the ultimate renewal and transformation of creation, a common theme in eschatological teachings. The impermanence of the physical world contrasts with the eternal nature of God's kingdom. but My words will never pass away Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples and others present, teaching about the end times and the certainty of His words. 2. Heaven and Earth Represents the physical universe and all creation, which Jesus states will eventually pass away. 3. The Disciples The primary audience of Jesus' teaching, who are being prepared for future events and the enduring truth of His words. 4. The End Times The broader context of this passage, where Jesus discusses signs of the end and the coming of the Kingdom of God. Teaching Points The Eternal Nature of Christ's WordsJesus' words are unchanging and reliable, providing a foundation for faith and life. The Temporary Nature of the Physical World Believers should focus on eternal truths rather than temporary, worldly concerns. The Certainty of Prophecy Jesus' prophecies are certain and will come to pass, encouraging believers to trust in His promises. Living with an Eternal Perspective Understanding the temporary nature of the world should motivate believers to prioritize spiritual growth and kingdom work. The Importance of Scripture Regular engagement with the Bible is crucial for understanding and applying the eternal truths of Jesus' teachings.Verse 33. - Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. A general conclusion to the whole prophecy. "No word of mine," said the Master, "will ever pass away unfulfilled. Some of you will even live to see the terrible fulfillment of the first part of these utterances. All that mighty pile of buildings called Jerusalem will pass away, but my words which told of their coming ruin will remain. All this vast creation, earth, and stars will disappear in their turn, but these sayings of mine, which predict their future passing away into nothingness, will outlive both earth and heaven." Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Heavenοὐρανὸς (ouranos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. earth γῆ (gē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1093: Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. will pass away, παρελεύσονται (pareleusontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3928: From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. words λόγοι (logoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. will never pass away. παρελεύσονται (pareleusontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3928: From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert. Links Luke 21:33 NIVLuke 21:33 NLT Luke 21:33 ESV Luke 21:33 NASB Luke 21:33 KJV Luke 21:33 BibleApps.com Luke 21:33 Biblia Paralela Luke 21:33 Chinese Bible Luke 21:33 French Bible Luke 21:33 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 21:33 Heaven and earth will pass away (Luke Lu Lk) |
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