While the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently. Cross References Luke 9:51 As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. Luke 17:20 When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs. Acts 1:6 So when they came together, they asked Him, "Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" Treasury of Scripture And as they heard these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. they thought. Luke 17:20 Acts 1:6 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 |