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As I see it, much of the judgment spoken about in the NT refers to the destruction of (first century) Jerusalem... even Babylon the Great in Revelation. DonaldJamesPerry, which ones do you see as referring to a yet future and final judgment? I am having a hard time differentiating. I have the same question with the "coming" of Christ/Day of the Lord. Thank you for any help you can give.

Jesus was not actually giving a time frame. He was saying that we need to go forth and preach the gospel despite persecution because the truth is that we will not be able to witness to every town in Israel---or the world---before the Son of Man comes. Sin is that rampant. I see that you read the verses mentioned as if he was speaking directly to us. But do you believe that Jesus was actually directing his words to the twelve? If so, what did the words "for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come" mean to them? That is a false claim. He hasn't come. What Jesus said has NOTHING to do with Matthew 16:27-28, where He was merely prophesying His Transfiguration. Are you saying you believe Jesus was prophesying His transfiguration in Matt 16:27-28?

Matthew 10:22-23 Everyone will hate you because of me. But if you remain faithful until the end, you will be saved. When people mistreat 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. Jesus was saying that because of persecution, not everyone will receive the Good News. Jesus was speaking directly to the twelve and those accompanying them at that time. He assured them that before they had gone to all the towns of Israel, He would come. What does this mean for them specifically? In what way did He come while they were still going through the cities? Can you also explain how that fits with Matt 16:27,28?

Because of the context of the chapter and who it is He is speaking to. This context determines the time frame of the coming He speaks of here... Matthew 10:5, 16, 23 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, ...But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel... Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves... But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. Then you have the fact that Jesus assured them that there were some standing in their midst who would not die until they saw Him come in His kingdom (as He says, "with His angels in the glory of His Father.") Matt 16:27, 28 I hope the Lord comes a final time to put an end to the wickedness that permeates this world, I honestly do (and God knows this) but I cannot find it taught in the Scriptures as such. Blessings.

How then would you explain the verses above (Matt 10:23 and 27), Floatingaxe?

Personally, I am convinced at this point that Jesus (in Matt 10) was speaking of something that took place in the first century, 1peterlight. I am not convinced that he will not come again some time in the future, but I am also not sure that the bible teaches that either. Alas, I am not much help