"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."
Thoughts? How can that be?
2007-05-27 08:19:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Luke 9:27
2007-05-27 08:26:24 · update #1
Matthew 16:28 Truly I say to YOU that there are some of those standing here that will not taste death at all until first they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.”
The context of this verse, as well as that of the parallel accounts by Mark and Luke, helps us understand the real meaning of the scripture. What did Matthew relate right after the words quoted above? He wrote: “Six days later Jesus took Peter and James and John his brother along and brought them up into a lofty mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them.” (Matthew 17:1, 2) Both Mark and Luke also linked Jesus’ comment about the Kingdom with the account of the transfiguration. (Mark 9:1-8; Luke 9:27-36) Jesus’ coming in Kingdom power was demonstrated in his transfiguration, his appearing in glory in the presence of the three apostles. Peter verifies this understanding by speaking of “the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ” with regard to his witnessing Jesus’ transfiguration.—2 Peter 1:16-18.
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2007-05-27 08:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by papavero 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that it may mean that not everybody will die, and that there will be some still leaving to form a new society/ a new world/ a better place (the kingdom of god).
that when the world ends, some will still live in order to make sure that man still live. and will not die until the new world arises, until the better place is instituted and running, and is on course.
it means that those who do survive will be the people to bring forth the new world, and that is why they will not die until they see that new world, because they will be the ones to build it.
2007-05-27 15:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The kingdom of God started after Jesus died and rose again. We are told to tell others about Jesus and encourage other believers to help the kingdom of God. His kingdom will be with Him, where ever He is for eternity. Now we have the Holy Spirit to help us build the kingdom of God on this Earth.
2007-05-27 15:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
souls waiting to be born maybe? thats part of the reason I have a hard time believing in the bible, you have to really try to make any sense out it. truth makes sense...man does not.
2007-05-27 15:25:34 · answer #4 · answered by karen s 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wish you had given me the verse, but Jesus was probably talking to the people who believe in him as their Savior and who have everlasting life.
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoever believed in him would have everlasting life."
2007-05-27 15:24:26 · answer #5 · answered by pup 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Personally I don't think Jesus was the son of God, I think he was a mystic. And in a mystical context that makes a lot more sense. I think he meant most people don't experience God/truth/the universe until they die, but he thought some of those with him were mystics too, and would experience what he had during their lives.
2007-05-27 15:23:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Rapture.
~Neeva
2007-05-27 15:24:08 · answer #7 · answered by Neeva C 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He was referring to himself.
2007-05-27 15:24:08 · answer #8 · answered by Smiley 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I recomend that you re-read that passages you left something out........................................................
2007-05-27 15:23:16 · answer #9 · answered by kilroymaster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋