Mat 24:34-51 | Scofield | STEP | This generation (Greek - ἀγενεαλόγητος ," the primary definition of which is, "race, kind, family, stock, breed)." (So all lexicons.) That the word is used in this sense because none of "these things," i.e. the world-wide preaching of the kingdom, the great tribulation, the return of the Lord in visible glory, and the regathering of the elect, occurred at the destruction of Jerusalem by Titus, A.D. 70. The promise is, therefore, that the generation--nation, or family of Israel-- will be preserved unto "these things"; a promise wonderfully fulfilled to this day.

Matthew 24:34-51

This generation

(Greek - ἀγενεαλόγητος," the primary definition of which is, "race, kind, family, stock, breed)." (So all lexicons.) That the word is used in this sense because none of "these things," i.e. the world-wide preaching of the kingdom, the great tribulation, the return of the Lord in visible glory, and the regathering of the elect, occurred at the destruction of Jerusalem by Titus, A.D. 70. The promise is, therefore, that the generation--nation, or family of Israel-- will be preserved unto "these things"; a promise wonderfully fulfilled to this day. angels

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4") Marg

Son of man (See Scofield "Matthew 8:20") Son of man

(See Scofield "Matthew 8:20") Son of man

(See Scofield "Matthew 8:20") faithful

See, Luke 12:42-46; 1 Corinthians 4:2. It is faithfulness, not ability, in the Lord's service that is first approved by Him.