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- Chapter 16
- Verse 17
Luke 16:17
“And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Whosoever putteth away his wife,.... For any other cause than for adultery, as the Jews used to do upon every trifling…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For heaven and earth to pass - See on Mat 5:17, Mat 5:18 (note).
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 16:1-18
We mistake if we imagine that the design of Christ's doctrine and holy religion was either to amuse us with notions of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
than one tittle of the law The word for -tittle" is keraia,the tip or horn of a letter, such as that which distinguishes…
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