Luke 19:11

And as they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

Luke 17:20

And when he was demanded by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God comes not with outward observation:

Acts 1:6

When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, will you at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

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And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

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They thought

Luke 17:20
And when he was demanded by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God comes not with outward observation:
Acts 1:6
When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, will you at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
2 Thessalonians 2:1
Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

General references

John 11:35
Jesus wept.
Acts 3:20
And he shall send Jesus Christ, who before was preached unto you: