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Jesus actually said that they would not taste death until they had seen the Kingdom of God or the royal splendour. Some believe this was fulfilled immediately afterwards when the disciples witnessed the Transfiguration. Others think it could be a reference to the visions which John had and recorded in Revelation.

Luke 9:27 "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God."

John 21:21-23 - Peter, seeing him [John], said to Jesus, "But Lord, what about this man?" 22 Jesus said to him, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me." 23 Then this saying went out among the brethren that this disciple would not die. Yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you?" [NKJV]

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