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Luke 9:27

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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.

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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.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's kingdom isn't just a someday thing — some of you are going to witness it firsthand.

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Jesus could tell exactly what they were thinking, so he said to them, 'Listen, any kingdom that's fighting itself from the inside is going to collapse. Same with a city or even a family — if you're divided against each other, you won't survive.'

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.

And he told them, 'I'm telling you the truth — some of you standing right here won't die before you see God's kingdom show up in full power.'

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