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David Guzik commentary on Luke 17, in which Jesus teaches the disciples about forgiveness, faith and duty, and cleanses ten lepers.
Luke 17:21. Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Note 1 at Luke 17:21: Jesus was speaking directly to the Pharisees, and it is certain that the kingdom of God was not inside of them (John 3:3).
13 mar 2023 · In Luke 17:20–21, Jesus says, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’. For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you” (NKJV). The context of Jesus’ statement is a question put to Him by His Pharisee detractors who had asked when the kingdom of God would come (verse 20).
Verse 21. - Neither shall they say, Lo here: or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you . That kingdom will be marked out on no map, for, lo, it is even now in your midst.
13 sty 2023 · In all three texts, the consistent truth Jesus was referring to is that the Kingdom of God cannot be seen with our literal eyes. He worded his statements so as to get them thinking about that. He did not come out with a blunt, "Nobody can see the Kingdom of God with their physical eyes".
What does Luke 17:21 mean? The Pharisees have asked when the kingdom of God is coming (Luke 17:20). A major portion of Luke's record (Luke 9:51—19:27) is about God's kingdom, yet the Pharisees refuse to understand (John 5:39–40).
Luke 17:21. This sadly mistranslated verse has led many sincere people astray. Without even knowing the Greek language, we can see that Jesus could not mean that the Kingdom was some ethereal quality in the hearts of the Pharisees! To the contrary, He castigated them often for their unbelief!
