Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 5:18 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 5:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 5 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For 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.”
Matthew 5:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 5:18
Jesus intensifies His previous statement with solemn authority ('verily I say unto you'—ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν/amen lego hymin). The 'jot' (ἰῶτα/iota) is the smallest Hebrew letter (yod), while 'tittle' (κεραία/keraia) refers to the minute decorative strokes distinguishing similar Hebrew letters. Jesus affirms Scripture's absolute reliability down to its smallest components. The phrase 'till heaven and earth pass' establishes a timeframe extending to the end of the present created order. The dual 'till' clauses create emphasis: (1) until the cosmos ends, and (2) until all is fulfilled. God's Word poss...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 5:18
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“than for one tiny stroke of a pen in the law to fall.”
“the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.,The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever., יָבֵשׁ חָצִיר נָבֵל צִיץ וּדְבַר־אֱלֹהֵינוּ יָקוּם לְעוֹלָם׃ ס ,The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; But the word of our God shall stand for ever.”
“your word is settled in heaven forever.”
“this generation{The word for generation (genea) can also be translated as race.} will not pass away”
“and look on the earth beneath; for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke”
“this generation{The word translated generation (genea) could also be translated race, family, or people.} will not pass away until all these things happen.”
“but you will endure. Yes”
“and him who sat on it”
“Most certainly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father doing. For whatever things he does, these the Son also does likewise.,Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.,,,,,,,,”