Luke 19:11

And while they are hearing these things, having added he spake a simile, because of his being nigh to Jerusalem, and of their thinking that the reign of God is about presently to be made manifest.

Luke 17:20

And having been questioned by the Pharisees, when the reign of God doth come, he answered them, and said, 'The reign of God doth not come with observation;

Acts 1:6

They, therefore, indeed, having come together, were questioning him, saying, 'Lord, dost thou at this time restore the reign to Israel?'

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

And we ask you, brethren, in regard to the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of 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 having been questioned by the Pharisees, when the reign of God doth come, he answered them, and said, 'The reign of God doth not come with observation;
Acts 1:6
They, therefore, indeed, having come together, were questioning him, saying, 'Lord, dost thou at this time restore the reign to Israel?'
2 Thessalonians 2:1
And we ask you, brethren, in regard to the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of our gathering together unto him,

General references

John 11:35
Jesus wept.
Acts 3:20
and He may send Jesus Christ who before hath been preached to you,