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Most assuredly I tell you, this generation will not pass away, until all these things are accomplished.
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The overwhelming consensus among commentators is that "this generation" refers to the people alive when Jesus spoke. Jesus prophesied that the dramatic events leading to Jerusalem's destruction would occur within their lifetime (roughly 40 years). This was fulfilled in 70 AD, confirming the accuracy of His words.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This generation, etc. This age; this race of men. A generation is about thirty or forty years. The destruction of Jerusalem took place abo…
This generation (η γενεα αυτη). The problem is whether Jesus is here referring to the destruction of Jerusalem or to the second co…
19th Century
Anglican
This generation shall not pass... — The natural meaning of the words is, beyond question, that which takes “generation” i…
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Baptist
Our Lord here evidently returns to the subject of the destruction of Jerusalem and in these words gives His apostles warning concerning the signs o…
“I tell you the truth” emphasizes the importance of what it introduces. “This generation” (GK 1155; 12:41–42; 23:36) can only with the greatest dif…
16th Century
Protestant
This generation shall not pass away. Though Christ employs a general expression, yet he does not extend the discourses to all the miseries…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass
Not the generation of men in general; as if the sense …
Christ foretells His second coming. It is usual for prophets to speak of things as near and just at hand, to express their greatness and certainty.…
13th Century
Catholic
After the Lord answered the disciples' question concerning the destruction of the city of Jerusalem, He begins here to answer them concerning His S…
