Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Matthew 5:18
Verily I say unto you. This formula always introduces a very
emphatic saying. It occurs thirty times in Matthew. See notes on
Mark 3:28 Lu 4:24 Joh 3:3.
One jot or one tittle. "Jot" means the smallest letter of the
Hebrew alphabet, while "tittle" refers to a simple turn by which one
letter is distinguished from another. The expression, "jot or tittle",
was proverbial for the smallest part.
Till all be fulfilled. Says Dr. Schaff,
``"Till" implies that after the great events of Christ's life,
and the establishment of his kingdom, the old dispensation,
as a dispensation of the letter and yoke of bondage, as a
system of types and shadows, will pass away, and has passed
away (Ephesians 2:15 Col 2:14 Heb 8:13); while the spirit and
substance of the law, i.e., love to God and man, will last
forever.'
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 5:18
Luke 6:17-19
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