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Mark 13:31

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Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
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  1. Isaiah 40:8Rank 1 from verse 31
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    8The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

  2. Isaiah 51:6Rank 2 from verse 31
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    6Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

  3. Matthew 24:35Rank 3 from verse 31
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    35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

  4. Luke 21:33Rank 4 from verse 31
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    33Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

  5. Matthew 5:18Rank 5 from verse 31
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    18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

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Mark 13:31

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heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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words

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30Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

31Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

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32¶ But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

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