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Luke 17:20-21.What does it mean?

Frank Goad

Well-Known Member
Luke 17:20-21.What does it mean?:confused:

Luke 17:20-21
King James Version

20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

I got this here: Bible Gateway passage: Luke 17:20-21 - King James Version
 

Neuropteron

Active Member
Luke 17:20-21.What does it mean?:confused:

Luke 17:20-21
King James Version

20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

I got this here: Bible Gateway passage: Luke 17:20-21 - King James Version

Hi,

The first step in understanding this scriptures is to have a firm concept of the definition of "Kingdom of God" as explained by the bible.
The Gospel of Matthew is the Gospel that speaks the most about this subject.
Another good source of information is the prophesy by Daniel in Da 2:44.

The statement " "does not come with striking observableness" is in reference to the fact that when it does come, it will be ignored or not observed by the majority of mankind and mainstream religion.
This is specifically talking about its introduction not its full significance, which will occur later.

Once the full meaning of what the Kingdom of God entails is understood, it becomes inconceivable to conclude that the Kingdom is within or in the heart of the Pharisees as they proved to be an enemy of Jesus who was to be King of that Kingdom, and everything the Kingdom stood for.

Rather the word "within" can be translated : amongst you, or with you. This claim Jesus could make since he was the King of the kingdom.

The term "Kingdom of God" and the time of it's arrival are both subject of sizable information that go beyond the parameters of this discussion, but are important in understanding the message of the bible.
 

sun rise

The world is on fire
Premium Member
The Kingdom of God is consistent with what Kabir said:

Search in the heart, in the heart alone:
There live Ram and Karim
.

Whether it's called the Kingdom of God or the "heart" is a matter of which religion someone might follow. The essence is the same.
 
Luke 17:20-21.What does it mean?:confused:

Luke 17:20-21
King James Version

20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

I got this here: Bible Gateway passage: Luke 17:20-21 - King James Version

Isn't it a little obvious? Maybe a smudging obvious?

Spirit and Truth. Without the baptism of the Holy Spirit within how can you live the life Christ and all those before him lived. Look at Saul he had Gods spirit taken from him.
 

Tzephanyahu

Member
Hi @Frank Goad

Good question.

Suppose someone asked you "where is Christianity?" Where would you point or direct them to?

The Kingdom of God is twofold. Within the people now, who are like living stones, and so the Word of God is found throughout the world today. And also soon a physical tangible Kingdom, when New Jerusalem descends to Earth and the King rules from a literal location.

I hope that helps.

Peace
 
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