Reasoning From the Scriptures (1985; 1989 revision on wol), “Dates”
“Before the last members of the generation that was alive in 1914 will have passed off the scene, all the things foretold will occur, including the 'great tribulation' in which the present wicked world will end.”
Under the question 'Then why is there still so much wickedness on earth?'; also glosses Matt. 24:34 as 'this generation [that was alive when "the sign" of "the last days" began its fulfillment]'.
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Provenance and verification note for Reasoning From the Scriptures (1985; 1989 revision on wol), Dates
Confidence note. Opened on wol (1989 edition text); page marker 97.
Corroborated by. src-w-1984-0515-p4-7-generation
Notes. The task's 'Which generation...' wording is not in this entry; the entry is 'Dates', pp. 93-98.
Accessed. 19 September 2026 · Source ID. src-rs-1989-00-p97-generation