Matthew 16:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 16:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 16:28 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 16:28 — KJV
“Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.”
— Matthew 16:28 (KJV)
Matthew 16:28 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 16:28
“And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:28: verily, say, some
“But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:28: some, standing, here
“And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:28: verily, say, here
“Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:28: verily, say, standing
“Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:28: say, here, see
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