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help Luke 9:27

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 11:32 am
by 302mustang
Luke 9:27 KJV

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.


Question: I have been stuck on this passage for some time. I have some of my own revelations as to its meaning, but was looking for additional insight. I prefer the KJV, but i have studied it in just about all other versions.

Could this be talking to his diciples that were currently standing there listening to Jesus? or is this talking about a rapture?

I have my take on John possibly still being alive today, sounds fictional, but the God i believe in nothing is impossible. Really looking for opionions.

Thanks,

Re: help Luke 9:27

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 1:00 pm
by Jac3510
That was fulfilled six days later at the Transfiguration (made explicit by Matthew and Mark; Luke says "About eight"). Look at the very next verse:

"And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray."

As far as the idea that John is still alive, he refuted that idea himself in John 21:23.

Finally, for full disclosure, there are those Christians who believe that Jesus was speaking of AD 70. They are called preterists and believe that all the prophecies of the NT have already come to pass. Some, unable to accept that, say that everything except the Second Coming has already happened (they are called partial-preterists). I have my own problems with that position, but you asked for other views, I'm providing.

God bless

Re: help Luke 9:27

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 1:42 pm
by jlay
Jac is right on the money.

This is mentioned in three of the gospels, and each immediately preceeds the transfiguration account where Peter sees Jesus in His glory.

Re: help Luke 9:27

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:56 am
by 302mustang
This helps a lot. Thanks guys.