Luke 16:17

17 But it is easier that the heaven and the earth should pass away than that one tittle of the law should fail.

Luke 16:17 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 16:17

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass
This is said by Christ, lest it should be thought by his saying, that the law and the prophets were until John, that they were no longer, nor of any more use; but were now abrogated and laid aside; whereas heaven and earth might sooner pass away, and the whole frame of nature be dissolved:

than one tittle of the law to fail;
which, and the prophets, in all the precepts, promises, types, figures, prophecies thereof, had their full accomplishment in the person, miracles, obedience, sufferings, and death of Christ; see ( Matthew 5:18 ) .

Luke 16:17 In-Context

15 And he said to them, *Ye* are they who justify themselves before men, but God knows your hearts; for what amongst men is highly thought of is an abomination before God.

16 The law and the prophets [were] until John: from that time the glad tidings of the kingdom of God are announced, and every one forces his way into it.

17 But it is easier that the heaven and the earth should pass away than that one tittle of the law should fail.

18 Every one who puts away his wife and marries another commits adultery; and every one that marries one put away from a husband commits adultery.

19 Now there was a rich man and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, making good cheer in splendour every day.