Luke 16:17

17 It would be easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for the smallest part of a letter in the law to be changed.

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 He said to them, "You make yourselves look good in front of people, but God knows what is really in your hearts. What is important to people is hateful in God's sight.

16 "The law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were preached until Johnn came. Since then the Good News about the kingdom of God is being told, and everyone tries to enter it by force.

17 It would be easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for the smallest part of a letter in the law to be changed.

18 "If a man divorces his wife and marries another woman, he is guilty of adultery, and the man who marries a divorced woman is also guilty of adultery."

19 Jesus said, "There was a rich man who always dressed in the finest clothes and lived in luxury every day.