Luke 19:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Luke 19:11 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“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.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was immediately to appear.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And while they are hearing these things, having added he spake a simile, because of his being nigh to Jerusalem, and of their thinking that the reign of God is about presently to be made manifest.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 19:11 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 17:20When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs.
- Acts 1:6So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”
- 2 Thessalonians 2:1Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers,
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