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NASB | Mark 9:1 And Jesus was saying to them, "Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 9:1 And Jesus said to them, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste (experience) death before they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power." |
Bible Question:
Did John taste death he saw the kingdom of God come with power? Is it possible that He is talking about the coiming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Searcher! The Bible Knowledge Commentary lists five possible identifications of the phrase "the Kingdom of God come with power": "(a) Jesus’ transfiguration, (b) Jesus’ resurrection and Ascension, (c) the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4) and the spread of Christianity by the early church, (d) the destruction of Jerusalem by Rome in a.d. 70, and (e) the second coming of Jesus Christ." The author then continues: "The first of these is the most reasonable view in this context. The specific time reference in the following account of Jesus’ transfiguration (Mark 9:2a) indicates that Mark understood a definite connection between Jesus’ prediction (v. 1) and this event. Jesus’ transfiguration was a striking preview and guarantee of His future coming in glory (cf. 2 Peter 1:16-19)." Like Scribe and this author, I think the best choice is the transfiguration since it is mentioned immediately after this comment in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The only drawback would be that the phrase "some standing here will not taste of death" would seem a bit unusual for an event which occurs so soon after the comment. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |