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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/9.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> I tell you the truth, some standing here right now will not die before they see the Kingdom of God.” <a href="/esv/luke/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.” <a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But I tell you truly, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.” <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who shall not taste of death until they shall have seen the kingdom of God." <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who shall not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.” <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.” <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But I tell you truthfully, there are some among those standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.” <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I tell you the truth: There are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> But I tell you of a truth, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You can be sure some of the people standing here will not die before they see God's kingdom. <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> But I tell you of a truth, There be some of them that stand here, which shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "I can guarantee this truth: Some people who are standing here will not die until they see the kingdom of God." <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> I assure you that there are some here who will not die until they have seen the Kingdom of God." <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> I tell you with certainty, some people who are standing here wom't experience death until they see the kingdom of God." <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But I tell you truly, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.? <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> But I tell you most certainly, there are some standing here who will not experience death before they see the kingdom of God." <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But I tell you the truth: There are some of those who stand here, who will in no way taste of death, until they see the Kingdom of God." <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But I tell you in truth, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I tell you truly that there are some of those who stand here who will certainly not taste death till they have seen the Kingdom of God." <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> But I tell you the truth: There are some of those who stand here who will in no way taste of death until they see God’s Kingdom.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I say to you, truly, there are certain of those standing here who will not taste of death until they may see the Kingdom of God.” <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who shall not taste of death until they shall have seen the kingdom of God." <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I say to you, truly, there are certain of those here standing, who shall not taste of death till they may see the reign of God.' <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I say to you truly, certain are standing here, who shall not taste of death, till they should see the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But I tell you of a truth: There are some standing here that shall not taste death, till they see the kingdom of God. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And yet, I tell you a truth: There are some standing here who shall not taste death, until they see the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I tell you the truth, that there are men who stand here, who will not taste death, until they see the kingdom of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “I tell you the truth; there are men who stand here who will not partake of death until they behold the Kingdom of God.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But I say to you, of a truth, there are some of these who stand here that shall not taste of death till they see the kingdom of God.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And truly I say unto you, There are some of those standing here, who may not taste of death, until they may see the kingdom of God.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And I tell you of a certainty, there are some of those who stand here, who shall not taste death, till they see the kingdom of God.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I declare unto you, there are some here present, who shall not die, till they see the Messiah reign. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I tell you truly that there are some of those who stand here who will certainly not taste death till they have seen the Kingdom of God." <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And I tell you truly, there are some of those standing here who will in no wise taste of death, till they see the Kingdom of God."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And I assure you, there be some of those who stand here, that shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/9-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3761" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Take Up Your Cross</a> …26If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. 27<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/230.htm" title="230: alēthōs (Adv) -- Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly.">truthfully,</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tines (IPro-NMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: hestēkotōn (V-RPA-GMP) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">standing</a> <a href="/greek/847.htm" title="847: autou (Adv) -- Here, there. Genitive of autos, used as an adverb of location; properly, belonging to the same spot, i.e. In this place.">here</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hoi (RelPro-NMP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1089.htm" title="1089: geusōntai (V-ASM-3P) -- (a) I taste, (b) I experience. A primary verb; to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience.">will not taste</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Conj) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">before</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">they see</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.”</a> 28About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/16-28.htm">Matthew 16:28</a> Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” <a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Mark 9:1</a> Then Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God arrive with power.” <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">2 Peter 1:16-18</a> For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. / For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” / And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Revelation 1:7</a> Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30</a> At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Zechariah 14:5</a> You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:15-17</a> By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep. / For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. / After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord. <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a> Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1-9</a> After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ... <a href="/mark/13-26.htm">Mark 13:26</a> At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. <a href="/acts/1-11.htm">Acts 1:11</a> “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20-21</a> But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.I tell.<a href="/matthew/16-28.htm">Matthew 16:28</a> 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.<a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Mark 9:1</a> And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.<a href="/john/14-2.htm">John 14:2</a> In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.some.<a href="/john/21-22.htm">John 21:22,23</a> Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me… taste.<a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Luke 2:26</a> And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.<a href="/john/8-51.htm">John 8:51,52,59</a> Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death… <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Hebrews 2:9</a> But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.see.<a href="/luke/22-18.htm">Luke 22:18</a> For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.<a href="/mark/14-25.htm">Mark 14:25</a> Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/9-22.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/9-2.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/8-20.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/luke/8-21.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/mark/14-25.htm">Taste</a> <a href="/luke/4-26.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Truthfully</a> <a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/7-36.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-31.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/9-47.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/luke/9-32.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/luke/14-24.htm">Taste</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Truthfully</a> <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But I tell you truly This phrase emphasizes the certainty and importance of Jesus' statement. In the Gospels, Jesus often uses "truly" or "verily" to underscore the truthfulness and significance of His words. This introduction indicates that what follows is a solemn and assured promise.some who are standing here Jesus is addressing His disciples and possibly a larger group of followers. This phrase suggests that the statement is directed to a specific audience present at that moment. It implies that not all, but some of those present will experience what Jesus is about to describe. This creates anticipation and curiosity about who among them will witness the forthcoming event.will not taste death The expression "taste death" is a metaphor for experiencing death. It is a common Semitic idiom found in both biblical and extra-biblical literature. This phrase suggests that the event Jesus is referring to will occur within the lifetime of some of His listeners, indicating an imminent fulfillment.before they see the kingdom of God. The "kingdom of God" is a central theme in Jesus' teaching, representing God's sovereign rule and the fulfillment of His redemptive purposes. In this context, it likely refers to a significant manifestation of God's kingdom. This could be interpreted as the Transfiguration (which follows shortly in the narrative), the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, or the spread of the Gospel and establishment of the Church. Each of these events represents a different aspect of the kingdom's arrival and expansion. The phrase suggests a visible and transformative experience of God's power and presence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to His disciples and others present. He is the one who makes the profound statement about the kingdom of God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The primary audience of Jesus' statement. They are His closest followers and are being prepared for the coming events in Jesus' ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> A central theme in Jesus' teaching, representing God's sovereign rule and the fulfillment of His promises. It is both a present reality and a future hope. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_transfiguration.htm">The Transfiguration</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the Transfiguration (which follows shortly in the account) is often seen as a fulfillment of Jesus' statement, where Peter, James, and John witness Jesus in His glory. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> Other individuals present who are listening to Jesus' teachings, representing the broader audience of His ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_kingdom_of_god.htm">Understanding the Kingdom of God</a> The kingdom of God is both a present reality and a future hope. Believers are called to live in the reality of God's rule now, while anticipating its full realization. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_the_kingdom.htm">Witnessing the Kingdom</a> Just as some disciples witnessed the Transfiguration, believers today can witness the kingdom through the work of the Holy Spirit and the transformative power of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_expectation.htm">Living with Expectation</a> Jesus' promise encourages believers to live with a sense of expectation and readiness for God's kingdom, impacting how we live our daily lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith.htm">The Role of Faith</a> Faith is essential in perceiving and participating in the kingdom of God. Believers are called to trust in God's promises and His timing. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discipleship.htm">The Importance of Discipleship</a> Jesus' statement was directed to His disciples, highlighting the importance of being close to Jesus and understanding His teachings to fully grasp the kingdom's reality.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'he_took_our_infirmities'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'workers are few'?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'not_taste_death'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "some will not taste death"?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_matthew_16_28_prophecy.htm">How can we reconcile Jesus's prophecy in Matthew 16:28 that some disciples would not die before seeing the Son of Man coming with the fact that they all eventually died?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_tax_collector_jesus_called.htm">Jesus saw a man sitat the tax collectors office and called him to be his disciple. What was his name? Matthew (Matthew 9:9) Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - But I tell you of a truth, there he some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. This magnificent promise has always been more or less a difficulty to expositors. Two favourite explanations which (1) in the Transfiguration mystery, (2) in the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the Jewish state, see the fulfilment of this great prediction, must be put aside as inadequate, as failing utterly to satisfy any idea of the kingdom of God. Concerning (1), it must be borne in mind that the words were addressed, not only to the disciples, but to a mixed multitude; the expression then, "there be some standing here," etc., would seem to point to more than three (Peter, James, and John were alone present at the Transfiguration) who should, while living, see the kingdom of God. Concerning (2), those who were witnesses of the great catastrophe which resulted in the sack of Jerusalem and the ruin of the Jewish polity, can scarcely be said to have looked on the kingdom of God. It was rather a great and terrible judgment; in no way can it fairly be termed the kingdom, or even its herald; it was simply an awful event in the world's story. But surely the Lord's disciples, the holy women, the still larger outer circle of loving followers of Jesus, who were changed by what happened during the forty days which immediately succeeded the Resurrection morning - changed from simple, loving, fearful, doubting men and women, into the brave resistless preachers and teachers of the new faith - the five hundred who gazed on the risen Lord in the Galilaean mountain, - these may in good earnest be said to have seen, while in life, "the kingdom of God." These five hundred, or at all events many of them, after the Resurrection, not only looked on God, but grasped the meaning of the presence and work of God on earth. The secret of the strange resistless power of these men in a hostile world was that their eyes had gazed on some of the sublime glories, and their ears had heard some of the tremendous secrets of the kingdom of God. <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. truthfully, ἀληθῶς (alēthōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_230.htm">Strong's 230: </a> Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly. some τινες (tines) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. are εἰσίν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. standing ἑστηκότων (hestēkotōn) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. here αὐτοῦ (autou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_847.htm">Strong's 847: </a> Here, there. Genitive of autos, used as an adverb of location; properly, belonging to the same spot, i.e. In this place. will not taste γεύσωνται (geusōntai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1089.htm">Strong's 1089: </a> (a) I taste, (b) I experience. A primary verb; to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience. death θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. until ἕως (heōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. they see ἴδωσιν (idōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God.” Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/9-27.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 9:27 But I tell you the truth: There (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/9-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 9:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 9:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/9-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 9:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 9:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>