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What do Christians mean when they say, "I will do such and such if the Lord tarries"?



    
    

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Mini Tim Maas Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
"Tarry" means to delay or wait. These individuals are saying that they plan to do something, as long as Christ delays His return in glory at the end of the present age (which may occur at any time) long enough to give them the time to do it.

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