A word of authority
Shall in no way pass from the law. The double negative used here strengthens the sense, so as to admit of no contradiction. And the word, it may be observed, is not merely future, declaring what will be, but has likewise the force of a command, ordering what shall be. It is a word of authority, expressing the sovereign will and power of him who spoke, of him whose word is the law of heaven and earth and stands fast forever and ever.
1771 text
Shall in no wise pass from the law: οὐ μὴ παρέλθη ἀπὸ τοῦ νόμου· The double negative here used, strengthens the sense, so as to admit of no contradiction. And the word παρέλθη, it may be observed, is not barely future; declaring what will be: but has likewise the force of an imperative; ordering what shall be. It is a word of authority, expressing the sovereign will and power of him that spake: of him whose word is the law of heaven and earth, and stands fast for ever and ever.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 25 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 5:17-20.
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