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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.
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).
David Guzik commentary on Luke 17, in which Jesus teaches the disciples about forgiveness, faith and duty, and cleanses ten lepers.
13 mar 2023 · There are three popular interpretations of Jesus’ words in Luke 17:21 that the kingdom of God is within you (or among you): 1) the kingdom of God is essentially inward, within man’s heart; 2) the kingdom is within your reach if you make the right choices; and 3) the kingdom of God is in your midst in the person and presence of Jesus.
Clarke's Commentary. Verse Luke 17:21. Lo here! or, lo there! — Perhaps those Pharisees thought that the Messiah was kept secret, in some private place, known only to some of their rulers; and that by and by he should be proclaimed in a similar way to that in which Joash was by Jehoiada the priest. See the account, 2 Chronicles 23:1-11.
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).
Take heed what you say at such a time, lest you say amiss." 1. If you are permitted to rebuke him, you are advised to do so. Smother not the resentment, but give it vent.
