Luke 9:27

Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ)) No Year

እውነት እላችኋለሁ፤ በዚህ ከቆሙት አንዳንዶች የእግዚአብሔርን መንግሥት እስኪያዩ ድረስ ሞትን የማይቀምሱ አሉ።”

What Does This Mean?

In Luke 9:27, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and says that some of them will not die before they see the kingdom of God. This means that some people present would witness a significant event related to the kingdom.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with your friends. Jesus is saying something like, 'Some of you won't go home until you find where I'm hiding.' In this case, he's talking about seeing something amazing about his special kingdom.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Gospel of Luke, written by Luke around AD 80-100. The audience includes both Jews and Gentiles. During that time, people were looking for a sign or event to confirm Jesus' teachings about the kingdom of God.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, someone might read this verse and feel encouraged that they will see God’s promises fulfilled in their lifetime. For example, someone working towards justice might take heart from knowing that some good they work on will come to fruition.

Topics

• kingdom of God
• salvation
• hope
• discipleship
• faith
• prophecy

Related Verses

• Matthew 16:28
• Mark 9:1
• Acts 2:30-32
• Revelation 5:10
• John 17:24

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the 'some' mentioned by Jesus in this verse?

Jesus is referring to some of his disciples who would witness a significant event, likely the Transfiguration, which showcased glimpses of His divine glory.

What does it mean to see the kingdom of God?

Seeing the kingdom of God could refer to experiencing or witnessing its power and presence, such as through miracles, teachings, or personal transformation by faith in Jesus.

Is this verse about future events?

This verse is more focused on an event that would soon happen rather than a distant future. It points to the disciples witnessing something significant about God's kingdom in their lifetime.

How does this verse encourage faith?

It encourages faith by assuring believers of Jesus' promises and the eventual fulfillment of His teachings, reminding us to stay hopeful and faithful as we await the fullness of God’s kingdom.