Luke 21:33

The Lesson of the Fig Tree · Luke 21:29–33
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Translations

Modern
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
Traditional
Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
Literal
The heaven and the earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
Latin
Cælum et terra transibunt: verba autem mea non transibunt.

Original

Greek
English
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

Notes

Heaven and earth will pass away: See study note on 16:17.

When Jesus predicted the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, his disciples asked when it would happen and what signs would accompany it (21:6,7). Jesus responded by describing the events surrounding the destruction of the temple and the return of the Son of Man (21:8–36). This sermon is known as the Olivet Discourse because the Mount of Olives was where Jesus taught (see Matthew 24:3; Mark 13:3).

Theme notes and profiles

The Day Is Coming

Events

Parallels

Matthew 24:32–35 Mark 13:28–31

Glossary

Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Luke, Gospel of Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Tribulation

Topics

Earth: Destruction of Jesus, the Christ: Foretells the Destruction of the Temple, and of Jerusalem (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Temptation: Resistance To The Providence of God is Exercised in Bringing his Words to Pass Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning