1 Corinthians 15:52 Quotes
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In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
Context
This line is written by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:52.
Paul's writing to the Corinthians about what it's gonna be like when Jesus comes again. Don't blink, or you'll miss it!
Where you've heard it
"In the twinkling of an eye" is just a flowery way to say "very quickly." It pops up all over the place, from song lyrics to Shakespeare.
Just exactly how fast is the twinkling of an eye, anyway?
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
Not too bad, though there are a lot of other ways to say "fast" that might work better, depending on the situation.