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NASB | Matthew 10:23 ¶ "But whenever they persecute you in one city, flee to the next; for truly I say to you, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel until the Son of Man comes. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:23 ¶ "When they persecute you in one city [because of your faith in Me], flee to the next; for I assure you and most solemnly say to you, you will not finish going through all the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes. |
Bible Question (short): How does Israel represent all nations? |
Question (full): I believe you're right and my question isn't about the time of Jesus' return, but more about why he specifically stated in 10:23 that the message wouldn't reach all the CITIES OF ISRAEL before Jesus' return if we are to imply that cities of Israel here really meant all nations. Can anyone clarify? Chusarcik |