Mark 13:31

Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

Cross-references

Revelation 20:11 shows earth and heaven fleeing from God's presence — the passing away Jesus foretold.

2 Peter 3:10-12 describes the destruction of heaven and earth by fire — the very event Jesus predicts here.

Psalm 102:25-27 says heaven and earth perish but God remains — Jesus applies that same permanence to his words.

Isaiah 40:8 Allusion

Isaiah 40:8 contrasts fading grass with God's enduring word — directly prefiguring Jesus' statement that His words outlast heaven and earth.

Isaiah 51:6 Parallel

Isaiah 51:6 says heaven and earth vanish but God's salvation endures — Jesus claims his words share that enduring quality.

Hebrews 1:10-12 quotes Psalm 102 about creation perishing but God enduring, applying it to Jesus — echoing his claim here.

Luke 21:33 Citation

Luke 21:33 records the same saying of Jesus, confirming its importance across gospels — the enduring nature of Christ's words is a key teaching.

Matthew 24:35 is the identical saying in Matthew's Olivet Discourse — Jesus' words will never pass away.

Hebrews 1:11 quotes Psalm 102 about creation perishing while God remains, directly mirroring the contrast between passing heaven/earth and enduring words.

Matthew 5:18 says the Law will remain until heaven and earth pass — Jesus says his words remain even beyond.

2 Kings 10:10 Related theme

2 Kings 10:10 states not one word of the LORD falls to the ground — reinforcing the absolute reliability Jesus claims for His own words.

Numbers 23:19 Related theme

Numbers 23:19 affirms God does not lie or change His mind — echoing the unchanging reliability of Jesus' words here.

Zechariah 1:6 Related theme

Zechariah 1:6 confirms God's words through the prophets were fulfilled — reinforcing the lasting power of divine speech that Jesus claims.

2 Timothy 2:13 Related theme

2 Timothy 2:13 declares Christ remains faithful even when we are faithless — echoing the unshakeable reliability of His words in Mark.

Titus 1:2 Related theme

Titus 1:2 emphasizes God does not lie and promised eternal life before time — underscoring the unchanging truth of Jesus' words here.

Ezekiel 12:25 Related theme

Ezekiel 12:25 declares God's word will be fulfilled without delay, echoing the certainty of his word though Mark 13:31 emphasizes eternal endurance.

Psalm 19:7 Related theme

Psalm 19:7 declares God's law perfect and trustworthy — a parallel to Jesus' claim that His own words are eternal and reliable.

Joshua 23:14 Related theme

Joshua 23:14 testifies every divine promise has been fulfilled — reinforcing the certainty of Jesus' words that will never pass away.