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What does Matthew 16:27 mean?

"For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds."

— Matthew 16:27 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

25

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.

26

For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

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For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.

28

Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste of death, until they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom.”

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