Luke 9:27
What is written? (ESV)
But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.
What does it say?
The fact is, there are some here today who will not die before seeing the kingdom of God.
What is its immediate context?
Near the end of Jesus’ public ministry and roughly eight days before (vs 28) the transfiguration before Peter, James, and John. Jesus has been trying to prepare them for His death through several different teaching moments (including at the transfiguration). Parallel accounts are in Matthew and Mark where the ending, or what some will see before dying, is stated as, “until they see the Son of Man coming in His Kingdom” (Matthew 16:28) and, “until they see the kingdom of God” (Mark 8:27).
How Luke 9:27 is applied across Bible answers
What happens next in the Bible?
While Jesus shares what comes next here, it is for those alive in His day which isn't part of this question directly. He tells His audience that they would see the kingdom of God (His church on the day of Pentecost). He's clearly not speaking about "end times" events.
Specifically, throughout the entire context, Jesus is telling them that He is about to go to Jerusalem and be crucified, will rise again on the third day, and then they will "see the kingdom of God."
When did Jesus establish His kingdom?
Jesus says there some standing with him right then that would see the kindom of God.
