Mark 13-16

In Mark 13 Jesus explains the destruction of the temple and the end of the days of history. In verse 30 he proclaims that"the generation will not pass away" before these things are fulfilled. Because of the time that has passed we know that Jesus dId not mean; "you living today will be alive when I return." But do we know what he wanted us to understand? He could have meant the those hearing him would see the temple destroyed; which happened. One note I read said the Jesus was offering the assurance that mankind would persist until Jesus returns; which so far is true. In all the fuss over what Mark 13:30 might mean we need to remember Jesus' focus, which he spoke in verse 37; Be ready.
Stuart