Luke 17:20 bbe — And when the Pharisees put questions to him about when the kingdom of God would come, he gave them an answer and said,…

Bible in Basic English

"And when the Pharisees put questions to him about when the kingdom of God would come, he gave them an answer and said, The kingdom of God will not come through observation:"

— Luke 17:20, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 17 — Context

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And Jesus said, Were there not ten men who were made clean? where are the nine?

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Have not any of them come back to give glory to God, but only this one from a strange land?

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And he said to him, Get up, and go on your way; your faith has made you well.

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And when the Pharisees put questions to him about when the kingdom of God would come, he gave them an answer and said, The kingdom of God will not come through observation:

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And men will not say, See, it is here! or, There! for the kingdom of God is among you.

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And he said to his disciples, The time will come when you will have a great desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, but you will not see it.

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And if they say to you, See, it is there! or, It is here! do not go away, or go after them.

Luke 17:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:20 say?
Luke 17:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when the Pharisees put questions to him about when the kingdom of God would come, he gave them an answer and said, The kingdom of God will not come through 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 (BBE): “And when the Pharisees put questions to him about when the kingdom of God would come, he gave them an answer and said, The kingdom of God will not come through 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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