KJV ORIGINAL
Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm telling you the truth, some of you standing right here won't die before you see the Son of Man coming into his kingdom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus promised some of his followers would witness his kingdom power before they died.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Jesus was speaking to his disciples during his ministry in Galilee, shortly after predicting his own suffering and death, which had left them confused and concerned. This statement likely pointed to the upcoming Transfiguration, where Peter, James, and John would see Jesus in his glorified state, serving as a preview of his kingdom. It reinforced Jesus' authority and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah.
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