Matthew 16:28

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

أقُولُ الحَقَّ لَكُمْ، إنَّ مِنْ بَينِ الواقِفِينَ هُنا أشخاصاً لَنْ يَذُوقُوا المَوتَ قَبلَ أنْ يَرَوا ابْنَ الإنسانِ آتِياً فِي مَلَكُوتِهِ.»

What Does This Mean?

In Matthew 16:28, Jesus promises that some of the people standing with him will not die until they witness the coming of his kingdom in a powerful way. This verse is about Jesus' promise and his upcoming glory.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with your friends. Jesus says that before anyone goes home, someone from this game will see something amazing happen - like seeing a magical kingdom appear! That's what he means when he talks about some of them not dying until they see his kingdom come.

Historical Background

Matthew wrote this Gospel around 80-90 AD for a Jewish-Christian audience. At the time, there was high expectation and anticipation among Jews for the Messiah to bring about God’s kingdom in an immediate and visible way.

Living It Out Today

Consider someone working towards a promotion at their job - they're told that within a year or two, this big change will happen. This verse can encourage people to stay hopeful and patient while waiting for something significant to unfold, just as Jesus' disciples were encouraged by his promise.

Topics

• hope
• kingdom of God
• salvation
• eschatology
• patience
• promises

Related Verses

• Mark 9:1
• Luke 9:27
• Daniel 7:13-14
• John 8:56
• Revelation 1:7

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the 'some' that will see the kingdom?

The 'some' refers to some of Jesus’ disciples who would witness a significant manifestation of God’s kingdom, possibly referring to events like the Transfiguration.

What does it mean not to taste death?

It means they wouldn't die before experiencing what Jesus was promising - seeing the kingdom come in power, likely through visions or miraculous events.

How did this promise affect the disciples?

The promise gave hope and motivation to the disciples, reassuring them that their efforts would soon be rewarded with a clear manifestation of God’s reign.

Can we apply Matthew 16:28 today?

Yes, it encourages believers to remain hopeful and patient for God's kingdom promises while actively living out faith in daily life.