Matthew 24:35 cpdv — Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Matthew 24:35, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

32

So, from the fig tree learn a parable. When its branch has now become tender and the leaves have sprung forth, you know that summer is near.

33

So also, when you will have seen all these things, know that it is near, even at the threshold.

34

Amen I say to you, that this lineage shall not pass away, until all these things have been done.

35

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

36

But concerning that day and hour, no one knows, not even the Angels of the heavens, but only the Father.

37

And just as in the days of Noah, so also will be the advent of the Son of man.

38

For it will be just as it was in the days before the flood: eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, even until that day when Noah entered into the ark.

Matthew 24:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:35 say?
Matthew 24:35 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.”
Where is Matthew 24:35 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 35.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 24:35.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:35 in?
Matthew 24:35 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 Matthew 24:35?
Matthew 24:35 reads (CPDV): “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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