Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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
And when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus answered them, "The kingdom of God will not come the way you are looking for it.
Acts 1:6
When the apostles had come together, they asked [Jesus], "Lord, are you ready to restore the kingdom [of God] to [the nation of] Israel [at this time]?"
2 Thessalonians 2:1
Now concerning the return of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being gathered to Him, brothers,

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John 11:35
Jesus shed tears.
Acts 3:20
And [also] that God may send Christ [to you], the One whom He has appointed for your [benefit]. This [is] Jesus,