Luke 17:20 asv — And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh…

American Standard Version

"And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: "

— Luke 17:20, American Standard Version

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Luke 17 — Context

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And Jesus answering said, Were not the ten cleansed? but where are the nine?

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Were there none found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger?

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And he said unto him, Arise, and go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

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And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

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neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, There! for lo, the kingdom of God is within you.

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And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.

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And they shall say to you, Lo, there! Lo, here! go not away, nor follow after them:

Luke 17:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:20 say?
Luke 17:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: ”
Where is Luke 17:20 in the Bible?
Luke 17:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 20.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 17:20.
What translation should I read Luke 17:20 in?
Luke 17:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 17:20?
Luke 17:20 reads (ASV): “And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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