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In April 1923 the Society denied that travelling speakers had been told to stop talking about 1925 and stated: 'Our thought is, that 1925 is definitely settled by the Scriptures, marking the end of the typical jubilees.'

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Explicit statement · 1 April 1923 Verified

In April 1923 the Society denied that travelling speakers had been told to stop talking about 1925 and stated: 'Our thought is, that 1925 is definitely settled by the Scriptures, marking the end of the typical jubilees.' The Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Presence, 1 April 1923

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The Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Presence, “Questions and answers (on reports that pilgrims were told to stop talking about 1925)”

1 April 1923 · p.106 · Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society

“Our thought is, that 1925 is definitely settled by the Scriptures, marking the end of the typical jubilees. Just exactly what will happen at that time no one can tell to a certainty; but we expect such a climax in the affairs of the world that the people will begin to realize the presence of the Lord and his kingdom power.”

Denies that pilgrims were told to cease talking about 1925.

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Confidence note. Issue header 'APRIL 1, 1923' and page markers 105/106 precede the passage in the scan OCR.

Scan provenance. Internet Archive upload by Veillez.org of the 1923 volume; public domain.

Accessed. 19 September 2026 · Source ID. src-wt-1923-0401-p106-1925

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