Matthew 16:28

Matthew 16:28 Meaning and Explanation

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.

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Jesus declares some standing there will see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

What Does Matthew 16:28 Mean?

Jesus closes with a solemn 'Verily,' a word that underlines the certainty of what follows. Some standing there, he says, will not die before they 'see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.' The promise is near and personal, addressed to those present.

Soon after, on a high mountain, three of them would behold his glory transfigured, a foretaste of his kingdom breaking through. The coming of the kingdom was not only a distant event but a reality already drawing near in Jesus himself. His words assure the disciples that the glory he spoke of was no far-off dream. The King is here, and his reign, begun in their midst, would be shown to them in power.

Matthew 16:28 in the Original Language

basileia (βασιλεία), 'kingdom' -- the reign or royal rule of God, his kingship breaking into the world.

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Jesus declares some standing there will see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

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