Originally Posted by
Michael Joseph
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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