Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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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Bible References

They thought

Luke 17:20
On being asked by the Pharisees when the Reign of God was coming, he answered them, "The Reign of God is not coming as you hope to catch sight of it;
Acts 1:6
Now when they met, they asked him, "Lord, is this the time you are going to restore the Realm to Israel?"
2 Thessalonians 2:1
With regard to the arrival of the Lord Jesus Christ and our muster before him, I beg you, brothers,

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John 11:35
Jesus burst into tears.
Acts 3:20
and that the Lord may send Jesus your long-decreed Christ,