Luke 19:11

As they were listening to this, Jesus went on to tell a parable because he was near Jerusalem and because the people thought that the kingdom of God would appear immediately.

Luke 17:20

Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come. He answered them, "The kingdom of God is not coming with a visible display.

Acts 1:6

Now those who had gathered together began to ask Jesus, "Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?"

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Now we ask you, brothers, regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, and our gathering together to 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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Bible References

They thought

Luke 17:20
Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come. He answered them, "The kingdom of God is not coming with a visible display.
Acts 1:6
Now those who had gathered together began to ask Jesus, "Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?"
2 Thessalonians 2:1
Now we ask you, brothers, regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, and our gathering together to him,

General references

John 11:35
Jesus burst into tears.
Acts 3:20
so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord and so that he may send you Jesus, whom he appointed long ago to be the Messiah.

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