Passages affirming the permanence of God’s word:
Matthew 24:35 — Jesus declares that while heaven and earth will pass away, his words will endure
Isaiah 40:8 — Though grass withers and flowers fade, God’s word stands forever
1 Peter 1:24–25 — The word of the Lord remains forever, contrasted with the transience of all flesh
Psalm 119:89 — God’s word is firmly fixed in the heavens forever
Luke 21:33 — Jesus repeats that his words will not pass away when heaven and earth do
Passages warning against altering scripture:
Matthew 5:18 — Not even the smallest letter or mark will pass from the Law until all is accomplished
Proverbs 30:5–6 — Every word of God proves true; do not add to his words lest you be rebuked as a liar
Revelation 22:18–19 — Warnings against adding to or removing from the words of this prophecy, with severe consequences promised
Deuteronomy 4:2 — Do not add to or take from God’s commands
Passages on preserving and meditating on scripture:
Isaiah 59:21 — God’s Spirit and words will not depart from the mouths of his people or their offspring forever
Deuteronomy 31:24–26 — Moses wrote the law in a book and commanded it be placed by the ark as a witness
Psalm 119:160 — The sum of God’s word is truth, and every righteous rule endures forever
Joshua 1:8 — The Book of the Law shall not depart from one’s mouth; meditating on it day and night ensures obedience and success
Additionally, 2 Timothy 3:16–17 affirms that all Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.
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