Luke 16:17

17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than one tittle of the law to 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 yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men, is abomination in the sight of God.
16 The law and the prophets [were] until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than one tittle of the law to fail.
18 Whoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery; and whoever marrieth her that is put away from [her] husband, committeth adultery.
19 There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
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