Luke 16:17

“And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.”

"And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail." - Luke 16:17
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What does Luke 16:17 mean?

Luke 16:17 (KJV) states, "And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail." In this verse, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees and scribes and emphasizing the importance of the Mosaic law. Jesus uses hyperbolic language to stress the enduring…

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Unyielding Faithfulness: The Immutable Nature of God’s Word

In Luke 16:17, the Lord Jesus proclaims, "And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail." This statement is profound and rich with meaning, delineating the unshakeable reality of God's law and the absolute faithfulness of His Word. It…

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A Prayer for the Unbreakable Truth of God's Word

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in humble adoration, my heart is filled with awe at the magnitude of Your Word. In Luke 16:17, it is written, "And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail." Lord, I stand today in reverence of this…

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Luke 16:17 - "And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail."
Luke 17:16 - "And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan."
"And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan." - Luke 17:16
Luke 17:15-16 - "And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan."
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Luke 17:15-16 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.
Luke 17:17 - "And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?"
Luke 17:15-16 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.
Luke 18:16-17 - "But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."
Luke 17:15-16 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.
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