Luke 16:17

17 The sky will disintegrate and the earth dissolve before a single letter of God's Law wears out.

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 So Jesus spoke to them: "You are masters at making yourselves look good in front of others, but God knows what's behind the appearance. What society sees and calls monumental, God sees through and calls monstrous.

16 God's Law and the Prophets climaxed in John; Now it's all kingdom of God - the glad news and compelling invitation to every man and woman.

17 The sky will disintegrate and the earth dissolve before a single letter of God's Law wears out.

18 Using the legalities of divorce as a cover for lust is adultery; Using the legalities of marriage as a cover for lust is adultery.

19 "There once was a rich man, expensively dressed in the latest fashions, wasting his days in conspicuous consumption.