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On 1 January 1925 The Watch Tower acknowledged that 'many have confidently expected that all members of the body of Christ will be changed to heavenly glory during the year', adding 'This may be accomplished. It may not be', and that Christians 'should not be so deeply concerned about what may transpire during this year'.

Claim ID claim-predictions-1925-january-expectation-qualifiedConcerns 1 January 1925Later reinterpretation
Later reinterpretation · 1 January 1925 Verified

On 1 January 1925 The Watch Tower acknowledged that 'many have confidently expected that all members of the body of Christ will be changed to heavenly glory during the year', adding 'This may be accomplished. It may not be', and that Christians 'should not be so deeply concerned about what may transpire during this year'. The Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Presence, 1 January 1925

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The Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Presence, “Work for the Anointed”

1 January 1925 · p.3 · Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society

“The year 1925 is here. With great expectation Christians have looked forward to this year. Many have confidently expected that all members of the body of Christ will be changed to heavenly glory during the year. This may be accomplished. It may not be. ... Christians should not be so deeply concerned about what may transpire during this year”

Opening pages of the first 1925 issue.

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Confidence note. Issue header 'JANUARY 1, 1925' confirmed immediately before the passage; page 3 is the standard citation.

Scan provenance. Internet Archive upload by Veillez.org of the 1925 volume; public domain.

Corroborated by. src-wt-1925-0901-p259-262

Accessed. 19 September 2026 · Source ID. src-wt-1925-0101-p3-1925-is-here

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