There is one occurrence of that lovely word “always” that appears in every translation I checked. It is found in the Great Commission that Jesus gave His disciples shortly before He ascended into heaven. Matt 28:20:
“and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” [NKJV]
“and surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” [NIV]
“and remember, I am with you always to the end of the age.” [Christian Standard Bible]
“Lo! Idou (id-oo’) in the Greek and is variously translated as “be aware, behold, consider, see, be sure, tell, and understand.” Always, remember, means “at all times” and “forever.”
Be aware that Jesus is with us at all times and forever. Consider that Jesus is with us at all times and forever. Be sure that Jesus is with us at all times and forever. Understand that Jesus is with us at all times and forever. Always – even to the end of the age.
We should never doubt that our Lord is always with us. He gave us a great work to do (read Matthew 28:18-20), He gave us the power to fulfill that work (read Acts 1:8), and He promised that “LO!” He would be with us always— at all times and forever.
We are never alone in this Christian walk or work. Our Lord and Savior is right beside us – even to the end of the age. Amen and Amen!
