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But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one tiny stroke of a pen in the law to fall.
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The Law's Unshakable Authority
Jesus uses extreme hyperbole—the passing of heaven and earth—to declare the absolute permanence and authority of God's law. Commentators note this was to correct any misunderstanding that the law was now obsolete. Its authority is more fixed and certain than the created universe itself.
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Luke
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One tittle (μιαν κερεαν). See on Mt 5:18.
19th Century
Anglican
It is easier for heaven and earth to pass. (See notes on Matthew 5:18). Our first impression on reading the words here is that there is le…
The Pharisees had the truth of the “Law” of Moses (Genesis to Deuteronomy) and the “Prophets” (v.16, here representing the rest of the OT).
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass This is said by Christ, lest it should be thought by his saying, that …
Presbyterian
To this parable our Lord added a solemn warning. Ye cannot serve God and the world, so divided are the two interests. When our Lord said t…
