Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
What does Matthew 24:35 mean?
Christ foretells his second coming. It is usual for prophets to speak of things as near and just at hand, to express the greatness and certainty of them.
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Keep this verse inside Matthew 24:34-35 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth shall pass away ... - You may sooner expect to see the heaven and earth pass away and return to nothing, than my words to fail.
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Context in Matthew 24
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Matthew 24 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as passion, resurrection, and mission. Matthew presents Jesus as Davidic Messiah, new Moses, teacher of the kingdom, suffering Son of Man, and risen Lord who commissions the nations. Read this chapter with the wider themes of fulfillment, kingdom of heaven, and discipleship in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.