Isaiah 40:8
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
Cross-reference
Isaiah 46:10 declares God's counsel stands and He accomplishes His purpose, echoing the enduring word of God here.
Isaiah 46:11 says God will bring His plan to pass, reinforcing that His word—like here—is not temporary but effective.
Isaiah 55:11 explicitly states God's word will not return empty but accomplish its purpose, directly parallel to the eternal word here.
Psalm 119:89-91 affirms God's word is established forever in heaven and His faithfulness endures, matching the permanent word here.
Matthew 5:18 assures not one letter of the law will pass away until all is accomplished, echoing the eternal word of God here.
Matthew 24:35 says Jesus' words will never pass away even when heaven and earth do, directly mirroring the enduring word of God.
In Mark 13:31, Jesus echoes this contrast, declaring his words will not pass away even when heaven and earth do.
In 1 Peter 1:25, this verse is directly quoted: 'the word of the Lord remains forever.'
Luke 16:17 states it's easier for heaven and earth to pass than for one dot of the law to fail — same durability theme.
Luke 21:33 has Jesus saying his words will not pass away, directly echoing the permanence statement.
James 1:11 uses the same grass/flower withering imagery to illustrate transience, but applied to wealth.
John 10:35 asserts Scripture cannot be broken, reinforcing the enduring authority of God's word.