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
Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed,
Acts 1:6
So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?"
2 Thessalonians 2:1
Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers,

General references

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

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