678 B
678 B
truly I say to you
"I tell you the truth." This phrase adds emphasis to what Jesus says next.
until heaven and earth pass away
The phrase "heaven and earth" refers to the entire universe. Alternate translation: "as long as the universe lasts"
not the smallest letter or the smallest ... will in any way pass away"
"even the smallest letter and the smallest ... will not in any way disappear"
until all things have been accomplished
"until all things have happened" or "until God causes all things to happen"
all things
The phrase "all things" refers to everything in the law. Alternate translation: "everything in the law" or "all that is written in the law"