But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
I'm telling you the truth right now, some of you standing here won't die before you see God's kingdom come to life.
God's kingdom isn't just a someday thing, some of you are going to witness it firsthand.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is speaking to his disciples after revealing his identity as the Messiah and warning them about his upcoming suffering and death. He promises that some of those present will witness the kingdom of God before they die, which is often connected to events like the Transfiguration that follows shortly in the narrative or the resurrection. This statement was made during Jesus' ministry in the early 1st century AD, underscoring the immediate reality of God's rule breaking into the world.
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