Quote Originally Posted by Michael Joseph View Post
J...

Regarding context.....here it is in its totality...v 22 changes subject and verse 19 ends a subject.

Luk 17:20 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:

Comment: So why are many looking for signs [observations]? I guess many just don't belve Jesus

Luk 17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Comment: That is pretty blunt to me. He is saying it is not going to be setup here or there on the earth - as many would like the "new streets of gold" to replace the Roman rule...there is nothing new!

Shalom,
MJ
Context again:

"...he answered them... the kingdom of God is within you."

This context shows that "within you" must NOT be the proper translation, as you agree that would obviously be wrong, with them being Pharisees.

Therefore,"in your midst" must be the proper translation.