Luke 21:33 kjv — Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

King James Version

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

— Luke 21:33, King James Version

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Luke 21 — Context

30

When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

31

So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

32

Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

33

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

34

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

35

For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

36

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Luke 21:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:33 say?
Luke 21:33 in the King James Version reads: “Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.”
Where is Luke 21:33 in the Bible?
Luke 21:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 21, verse 33.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 21:33.
What translation should I read Luke 21:33 in?
Luke 21:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 21:33?
Luke 21:33 reads (KJV): “Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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