Luke 17:21

Neither shall they say, Behold it is here, or behold it is there; for the kingdom of God is within you.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

20And being asked by the pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, He answered and said, the kingdom of God cometh not with observation.

22And He said to the disciples, the time will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and shall not see it.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:23Then if any shall say to you, Behold here is the Messiah, or there; believe it not:

Luke 10:9and heal those in it that are sick, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come unto you.

Luke 21:8And He said, Take heed that ye be not deceived; for many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and the time is near: but do not therefore go after them.

Romans 14:17but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,

Matthew Henry on Luke 17:21-37

The Progress of Christ's Kingdom; Destruction of Jerusalem. 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. 22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. 23 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not… Read the whole commentary →

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