Luke 9:27

27 Some who have taken their stand right here are going to see it happen, see with their own eyes the kingdom of God."

Luke 9:27 In-Context

25 What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you?
26 If any of you is embarrassed with me and the way I'm leading you, know that the Son of Man will be far more embarrassed with you when he arrives in all his splendor in company with the Father and the holy angels. This isn't, you realize, pie in the sky by and by.
27 Some who have taken their stand right here are going to see it happen, see with their own eyes the kingdom of God."
28 About eight days after saying this, he climbed the mountain to pray, taking Peter, John, and James along.
29 While he was in prayer, the appearance of his face changed and his clothes became blinding white.
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