# 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 Here "heaven" and "earth" refer to the entire universe. Alternate translation: "as long as the universe lasts" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-merism]]) # all things have been accomplished This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "all things have happened" or "God causes all things to happen" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) # 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" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])