Luke 19:11

As the people were listening to this, Jesus went on to tell them a parable. He did so because he was near Jerusalem, and because they thought that the Kingdom of God was going to be proclaimed at once.

Luke 17:20

Being once asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God was to come, Jesus answered: "The Kingdom of God does not come in a way that admits of observation,

Acts 1:6

So, when the Apostles had met together, they asked Jesus this question--"Master, is this the time when you intend to re-establish the Kingdom for Israel?"

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

As to the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being gathered to meet him, we beg you, Brothers,

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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
Being once asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God was to come, Jesus answered: "The Kingdom of God does not come in a way that admits of observation,
Acts 1:6
So, when the Apostles had met together, they asked Jesus this question--"Master, is this the time when you intend to re-establish the Kingdom for Israel?"
2 Thessalonians 2:1
As to the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being gathered to meet him, we beg you, Brothers,

General references

John 11:35
Jesus burst into tears.
Acts 3:20
And that he may send you, in Jesus, your long-appointed Christ.