Luke 9:27

But I tell you truly, there are some of those who stand here, who will, no, not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

26For whoever may be ashamed of me and of my words, the Son of man will be ashamed of this man when he comes in his glory, and of the Father, and of the holy agents.

28And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, that after taking Peter and John and James, he went up onto the mountain to pray.

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Cross References

Mark 9:1And he said to them, Truly I say to you, there are some of those who have stood here, who will, no, not taste of death until they see the kingdom of God come in power.

Luke 2:26And it was divinely revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death before he would see the Christ of Lord.

John 8:51Truly, truly, I say to you, if any man keeps my word, he will, no, not see death, into the age.

John 14:2In my Father's house are many dwellings, and if not, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

John 21:22Jesus says to him, If I want him to remain until I come, what is it to thee? Follow thou me.

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:19-28

Peter's Enlightened Testimony;Self-Denial Enjoined. 18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? 19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. 21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; 22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer… Read the whole commentary →

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