Matthew 24:35

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

Cross-references

Matthew 5:18 also contrasts heaven/earth passing with the Law's permanence — Jesus now applies that permanence to his own words.

Revelation 20:11 shows earth and sky fleeing from God's presence — another eschatological passing of creation, echoing Jesus' words.

Isaiah 51:6 Parallel

Isaiah 51:6 says the heavens will vanish and earth wear out, but God's salvation lasts forever — directly parallels Jesus' claim that his words endure.

Isaiah 40:8 Parallel

Isaiah 40:8 contrasts fading grass with God's eternal word—the exact same promise Jesus repeats here.

Hebrews 1:11 says heaven and earth perish but God remains — directly parallels Jesus' contrast between passing creation and enduring words.

Hebrews 1:12 continues: creation changed like a garment, God unchanged — mirrors Jesus' assertion of his words' permanence.

Isaiah 55:11 assures God's word always accomplishes its purpose—nothing can stop it, just as Jesus says.

Psalm 102:26 says the heavens will perish but God remains — Jesus alludes to this to declare his words will never pass away.

Psalm 89:34 Related theme

Psalm 89:34 swears God will never violate His covenant—His word is unalterable, grounding Jesus' claim.

1 Peter 1:25 quotes Isaiah that God's word endures forever—directly echoing the same truth Jesus declares.

2 Peter 3:7-12 describes dissolution of cosmos by fire — a detailed parallel to the 'passing away' Jesus mentions.

Revelation 6:14 portrays the sky vanishing like a scroll — a vivid depiction of heaven and earth passing away as Jesus foretold.

Zechariah 1:6 Related theme

Zechariah 1:6 says God's words overtook the fathers — a direct parallel to Jesus' claim that his words will never pass away.

Romans 9:6 Related theme

Romans 9:6 declares God's word has not failed, directly supporting the claim that his words never pass away.

In Ezekiel 12:25, God says His word will be performed without delay, directly echoing the permanence of His words.

Jeremiah 36:28 Related theme

In Jeremiah 36:28, God's words are preserved despite the scroll being burned, reinforcing that they cannot pass away.

Numbers 11:23 directly questions whether God's word will come true, affirming its power — a strong parallel to the permanence of Jesus' words.

Mark 13:31 Parallel

Mark 13:31 records the identical saying, reinforcing Jesus' claim that his words outlast creation.

Luke 21:33 Parallel

Luke 21:33 repeats the exact same statement, confirming the enduring authority of Jesus' words.

John 10:35 Related theme

John 10:35 states Scripture cannot be broken, paralleling the permanence of Jesus' words as divine truth.

In Ecclesiastes 1:4, the earth remains forever — directly opposing Jesus' statement that heaven and earth will pass away, highlighting a contrast on cosmic permanence.

Hebrews 12:27 echoes this: created things are removed so the unshakable remains—just as heaven and earth pass but words endure.

Psalm 138:2 Parallel

In Psalm 138:2, God exalts His word above His name, reinforcing the theme of its supreme enduring value — a parallel to Jesus' claim that His words will never pass away.

Psalm 119:89 says God's word is forever fixed in the heavens — directly parallels Jesus' assurance that his words will never pass away.

Psalm 93:5 Parallel

Psalm 93:5 declares God's decrees trustworthy and lasting — directly parallels Jesus' claim that his words endure forever.

1 Peter 1:23 speaks of the imperishable seed of God's word—directly parallel to Jesus' words that never pass away.

2 Peter 3:10 describes heavens and earth passing away—exactly confirming Jesus' statement about the end.

1 Kings 8:15 praises God for fulfilling his promise to David, directly illustrating that God's word does not fail — strong parallel to Matthew 24:35.

1 John 2:17 Parallel

1 John 2:17 contrasts the passing world with those who do God's will abiding—the same theme of transience vs. permanence.

In Isaiah 54:10, mountains/hills departing contrast with God's steadfast love — parallel to Jesus' claim that his words outlast creation.

Ezekiel 24:14 shows God's word is certain and will act — parallel to Jesus' claim that his words will never pass away.

Isaiah 34:4 Parallel

Isaiah 34:4 describes the heavens dissolving and rolling up like a scroll — parallel imagery of cosmic destruction when heaven and earth pass away.

Isaiah 31:2 Parallel

In Isaiah 31:2, God does not call back His words — directly paralleling the unshakable permanence of Jesus' words in Matthew 24:35.

2 Chronicles 6:16 is a plea for God to keep his promise to David, affirming the expectation that God's word will stand — a moderate parallel.

Psalm 89:2 Contrast

Psalm 89:2 says God's faithfulness is established in the heavens — contrasts with heavens passing, but both affirm enduring divine attributes.

2 Kings 23:16 records the fulfillment of a prophecy against Jeroboam's altar, showing God's word enduring — a moderate parallel to Jesus' words.

2 Kings 7:16 describes the fulfillment of Elisha's prophecy, illustrating that God's word comes true — a moderate parallel to Matthew 24:35.

1 Kings 22:38 shows the prophecy against Ahab fulfilled, confirming that God's word is reliable — a moderate parallel to the permanence of Jesus' words.

1 Kings 16:34 records the fulfillment of Joshua's curse, demonstrating that God's word spoken through a prophet comes true — a moderate parallel.

Numbers 23:19 Related theme

Numbers 23:19 affirms God does not lie or change his mind — supporting reliability of Jesus' words that never pass away.

In Proverbs 12:19, truthful lips endure forever — a parallel to the permanence of Jesus' words, contrasting temporary falsehood with everlasting truth.