Matthew 16:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I promise you that some of those standing here will not die before they see the Son of Man coming with his kingdom.

Cross References

Matthew 10:23

When people ill-treat you in one town, hurry to another one. I promise you that before you have gone to all the towns of Israel, the Son of Man will come.

Matthew 16:13

When Jesus and his disciples were near the town of Caesarea Philippi, he asked them, “What do people say about the Son of Man?”

Matthew 24:3

Later, as Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came to him in private and asked, “When will this happen? What will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the world?”

Matthew 24:34

I can promise you that some of the people of this generation will still be alive when all this happens.

Matthew 24:42

So be on your guard! You don't know when your Lord will come.

Matthew 26:64

“That is what you say!” Jesus answered. “But I tell all of you, ‘Soon you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right side of God All-Powerful and coming on the clouds of heaven.’ ”

Matthew 8:20

Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens, and birds have nests. But the Son of Man doesn't have a place to call his own.”

Mark 13:26

Then the Son of Man will be seen coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

Mark 8:38

Don't be ashamed of me and my message among these unfaithful and sinful people! If you are, the Son of Man will be ashamed of you when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Mark 9:1

I can assure you that some of the people standing here will not die before they see God's kingdom come with power.

Luke 18:8

He will hurry and help them. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find on this earth anyone with faith?

Luke 2:26

and told him that he would not die until he had seen Christ the Lord.

Luke 9:27

You can be sure that some of the people standing here will not die before they see God's kingdom.

John 21:22

Jesus answered, “What is it to you, if I want him to live until I return? You must follow me.”

John 8:51

I tell you for certain that if you obey my words, you will never die.”

John 8:52

Then the people said, “Now we are sure that you have a demon. Abraham is dead, and so are the prophets. How can you say that no one who obeys your words will ever die?

Acts 1:11

They said, “Why are you men from Galilee standing here and looking up into the sky? Jesus has been taken to heaven. But he will come back in the same way that you have seen him go.”

1 Corinthians 15:23

But we must each wait our turn. Christ was the first to be raised to life, and his people will be raised to life when he returns.

1 Thessalonians 1:10

They also tell how you are waiting for his Son Jesus to come from heaven. God raised him from death, and on the day of judgment Jesus will save us from God's anger.

Hebrews 2:9

What we do see is Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels. Because of God's wonderful kindness, Jesus died for everyone. And now that Jesus has suffered and died, he is crowned with glory and honour!

James 5:7

My friends, be patient until the Lord returns. Think of farmers who wait patiently for the spring and summer rains to make their valuable crops grow.

2 Peter 1:16

When we told you about the power and the return of our Lord Jesus Christ, we were not telling clever stories that someone had made up. But with our own eyes we saw his true greatness.

1 John 2:28

Children, stay united in your hearts with Christ. Then when he returns, we will have confidence and won't have to hide in shame.