Christian Standard Bible
Mark 13:31
31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
Mark 13:31 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
- New International Version (NIV)Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
Context of Mark 13:31
29In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognize that he is near — at the door. 30“Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. 32“Now concerning that day or hour no one knows — neither the angels in heaven nor the Son — but only the Father. 33“Watch! Be alert! For you don’t know when the time is coming.
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ὁ οὐρανὸς καὶ ἡ γῆ παρελεύσονται, οἱ δὲ λόγοι μου οὐ μὴ παρελεύσονται.¶Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Mark 13:31
- Psalms 102:25Long ago you established the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
- Isaiah 51:6Look up to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its inhabitants will die like gnats. But my salvation will last forever, and my righteousness will never be shattered.
- Matthew 5:18For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or one stroke of a letter will pass away from the law until all things are accomplished.
- Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
- Hebrews 1:10And: In the beginning, Lord, you established the earth, and the heavens are the works of your hands;
- 2 Peter 3:10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; on that day the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved, and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed.
- Revelation 20:11Then I saw a great white throne and one seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from his presence, and no place was found for them.
- Numbers 23:19God is not a man, that he might lie, or a son of man, that he might change his mind. Does he speak and not act, or promise and not fulfill?
- Joshua 23:14“I am now going the way of the whole earth, and you know with all your heart and all your soul that none of the good promises the Lord your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed.
- Psalms 19:7The instruction of the Lord is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise.
- Isaiah 40:8The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.”
- Zechariah 1:6But didn’t my words and my statutes that I commanded my servants the prophets overtake your ancestors? ’” So the people repented and said, “As the Lord of Armies decided to deal with us for our ways and our deeds, so he has dealt with us.”
- Luke 21:33Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
- 2 Timothy 2:13if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.
Commentaries on Mark 13:31
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 28-37Verses 28-37 We have the application of this prophetic sermon. As to the destruction of Jerusalem, expect it to come very shortly. As to the end of the world, do not inquire when it will come, for of that day and that hour knoweth no man. Christ, as God, could not be ignorant of anything; but the Divine wisdom which dwelt in our Saviour, communicated itself to his human soul according to the Divine pleasure. As to both, our duty is to watch and pray. Our…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 31Jesus personally guaranteed what he had said. My words include what Jesus said in Mark 13:1–37. Mark’s audience would have understood this as guaranteeing the truth of all the teachings of Jesus known to them (Luke 1:2). Like the Old Testament Scriptures (see Isa 40:8), the words of Jesus are eternal. His teachings are more permanent than the basic parts of creation itself. The basic elements of creation will pass away (see also Ps 102:25–26; Isa 40:6–8…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3131. Heaven and earth shall pass away; but my words shall not pass away--the strongest possible expression of the divine authority by which He spake; not as Moses or Paul might have said of their own inspiration, for such language would be unsuitable in any merely human mouth. Warnings to Prepare for the Coming of Christ Suggested by the Foregoing Prophecy (Mr 13:32-37). It will be observed that, in the foregoing prophecy, as our Lord approaches the crisis…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Mark 13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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