Luke 19:11

And, because they were hearing these things, he added and spake a parable, because of his being near Jerusalem, and their supposing that, instantly, was the kingdom of God to shine forth.

Luke 17:20

And, being questioned by the Pharisees, When cometh the kingdom of God? he answered them and said - The kingdom of God cometh not with narrow watching;

Acts 1:6

They, therefore, having come together, began to question him, saying - Lord! art thou at this time duly establishing the kingdom unto Israel?

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

But we request you, brethren, - in behalf of the Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together unto him,

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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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They thought

Luke 17:20
And, being questioned by the Pharisees, When cometh the kingdom of God? he answered them and said - The kingdom of God cometh not with narrow watching;
Acts 1:6
They, therefore, having come together, began to question him, saying - Lord! art thou at this time duly establishing the kingdom unto Israel?
2 Thessalonians 2:1
But we request you, brethren, - in behalf of the Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together unto him,

General references

John 11:35
Jesus wept.
Acts 3:20
And he may send forth him who had been fore-appointed for you - Christ Jesus: