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Most assuredly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things are accomplished.
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A Near-Term Fulfillment
Many scholars interpret "this generation" as the people alive at the time of Jesus. They see the prophecy of "all things" being fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, which happened within their lifetime. This view sees a direct, historical fulfillment of Jesus' words.
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Luke
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This generation (η γενεα αυτη). Naturally people then living.
Shall not pass away (ου μη παρελθη). Second …
19th Century
Anglican
Verily I say to you . . .—Here the variation ceases for a time, and the two verses are identical with Matthew 24:34-35, a…
Baptist
The Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads;…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Verily I say to you, this generation (See Gill on Matthew 24:34). (See Gill on Matthew 24:35). All…
Presbyterian
Christ tells His disciples to observe the signs of the times, by which they could judge. He charges them to consider the ruin of the Jewish nation …
