'Some still living' disproves literal truth of the bible

In Matthew 16:27-28, Jesus says (ESV) :-

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For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.

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If the bible is inerrant, then Jesus said this. Not only that, but if Jesus said this, it must be true, by the divine nature of Jesus.This is impossible to reconcile with reality. If taken literally, the implication is that some of Jesus' audience are still alive today OR that Jesus has already come again, neither of which are true.This is a challenge to a literal interpretation of the bible. How do those who believe the bible is inerrant respond to this?Edited by Peepul, : No reason given.Edited by Peepul, : to improve opening post

If you want this in the accuracy and inerrancy thread, please explain why you feel the quote cannot be literally true. Also provide what literalist views you feel this statement needs to be reconciled with.If you want it in faith and belief, I still feel you need to flesh it out a bit with support for your position and not just fish.

amended - please review and let me have your feedback

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