But if I drive out evil spirits by [the power of] the Holy Spirit, then [that is evidence that] the kingdom of God has come into your midst [i.e., by my presence and ministry].
Luke 17:21 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) People will not be saying, ‘Look, here [it is]!’ or ‘There [it is]!’ For in fact, the kingdom of God is [now] among you [i.e., as represented by the presence and ministry of Jesus].” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Nor will people say, Look! Here [it is]! or, See, [it is] there! For behold, the kingdom of God is within you [in your hearts] and among you [surrounding you]. American Standard Version (1901) neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, There! for lo, the kingdom of God is within you. Common English Bible Nor will people say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There it is!’ Don’t you see? God’s kingdom is already among you.” Catholic Public Domain Version And so, they will not say, 'Behold, it is here,' or 'Behold, it is there.' For behold, the kingdom of God is within you." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Neither shall they say: Behold here, or behold there. For lo, the kingdom of God is within you. |
But if I drive out evil spirits by [the power of] the Holy Spirit, then [that is evidence that] the kingdom of God has come into your midst [i.e., by my presence and ministry].
And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is Christ,’ or ‘Look, there He is,’ do not believe him.
And people will be saying to you, ‘Look, there [He is]! Look, here [He is]! Do not leave or follow after them.
And He replied, “Pay attention, so that you are not led astray [from the truth]. For many [false teachers] will come, claiming to be me, and saying, ‘I am [the Christ],’ and ‘The time is near.’ [But] do not go after them.
So, John answered them, saying, “I am immersing people in water, but there is Someone among you whom you do not recognize.
Jesus answered him; “My kingdom does not belong to this world. If it did, then my servants [i.e., disciples] would fight to keep me from being turned over to the Jews. But now my kingdom does not belong here.” [i.e., Jesus’ kingdom was not based on physical, but spiritual principles].
For God’s kingdom is not a matter of what people eat or drink, but [instead, it is a matter] of doing what is right, having peace [of heart] and having [inner] joy, which come from the Holy Spirit.
He was pleased to make known to these people the wealth of His splendor among the Gentiles; this hidden secret, which is Christ among you, [is] the hope of being honored [i.e., in heaven].