Luke 17:20-21

Listen to Luke 17:20-21

The Coming of the Kingdom

20 Being asked by the Pharisees 1when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, ā€œThe kingdom of God 2is not coming in ways that can be observed,
21 nor 3will they say, ā€˜Look, here it is! ’ or ā€˜There! ’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you. ā€ [a]

Cross References 3

  • 1. 17:20 ch. 19:11; Acts 1:6
  • 2. 17:20 [ch. 12:39]
  • 3. 17:21 [ver. 23]

Footnotes 1

  • [a] 17:21 Or 'within you', or 'within your grasp'
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