Luke 19:11

While the people were listening to these things, Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.

Luke 17:20

Now at one point the Pharisees asked Jesus when the kingdom of God was coming, so he answered, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed,

Acts 1:6

So when they had gathered together, they began to ask him, "Lord, is this the time when you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?"

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Now regarding the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to be with him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,

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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
Now at one point the Pharisees asked Jesus when the kingdom of God was coming, so he answered, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed,
Acts 1:6
So when they had gathered together, they began to ask him, "Lord, is this the time when you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?"
2 Thessalonians 2:1
Now regarding the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to be with him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,

General references

John 11:35
Jesus wept.
Acts 3:20
so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and so that he may send the Messiah appointed for you -- that is, Jesus.

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