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He said to them, "Most assuredly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death, until they see the kingdom of God come with power."
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A Misplaced Verse
Nearly all commentators point out that this verse is misplaced. The chapter break is artificial; this statement is the conclusion to Jesus's teaching in the previous chapter about the cost of discipleship and the glory of His return. Reading it as the climax of that speech helps clarify its meaning.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Verily I say, etc. See Barnes on Matthew 16:28.
This verse properly belongs to the preceding chapter, and the preceding discourse.
Till they see the kingdom of God come with power (εως αν ιδωσιν την βασιλειαν του θεου εληλυθυιαν εν δυναμε). In 8:38 Jesus clearl…
19th Century
Anglican
And He said to them.—The division of the chapters is obviously wrong. The verse ought to come, as in St. Matthew and St. Luke, in …
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This verse is probably an independent saying Mark has placed here, used in order to make a transition between the Transfiguration (9:2–8), a moment…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said to them Both to his disciples, and the multitude,
truly I say to you, there are some …
Here is a prediction of the near approach of Christ's kingdom. A glimpse of that kingdom was given in the transfiguration of Christ. It is good to …
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