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Luke 17:20 ยท KJV

"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:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

18There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.
19And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
20And 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:
21Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
22And 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do I perceive the kingdom of God in my life?

2

What does it mean for me that the kingdom is not observable?

3

When have I felt the presence of God's kingdom within me?

Life Application

faith

Focus on internal faith rather than external signs of spirituality.

relationships

Encourage others to seek the kingdom of God within themselves.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God is not something that can be seen or observed in a physical sense, emphasizing its spiritual nature.

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