unfoldingWord_en_tn/luk/21/32.md

# Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues teaching his disciples.

# Truly, I say to you

This expression emphasizes the importance of what Jesus is about to say.

# this generation

Possible meanings are 1) the generation that will see the first of the signs Jesus spoke of or 2) the generation Jesus was speaking to. The first is more likely.

# will not pass away until

This could be stated in positive form. AT: "will still be alive when"

# Heaven and earth will pass away

"Heaven and earth will cease to exist." The word "heaven" here refers to the sky and the universe beyond it.

# my words will never pass away

"my words will never cease to exist" or "my words will never fail." Jesus uses "words" here to refer to everything he says. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# will never pass away

This could be stated in positive form. AT: "will remain forever"