Luke 19:11 Parallel Translations

Jesus was getting closer to Jerusalem, and the people thought that the kingdom of God would appear suddenly. While Jesus had the people's attention, he used this illustration.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

ASV:

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was immediately to appear.

BBE:

And while they were giving ear to these words, he made another story for them, because he was near Jerusalem, and because they were of the opinion that the kingdom of God was coming straight away.

DBY:

But as they were listening to these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem and they thought that the kingdom of God was about to be immediately manifested.

ERV:

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was immediately to appear.

WEY:

As they were listening to His words, He went on to teach them by a parable, because He was near to Jerusalem and they supposed that the Kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.

WBS:

And as they heard these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God would immediately appear.

WEB:

As they heard these things, he went on and told a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the Kingdom of God would be revealed immediately.

YLT:

And while they are hearing these things, having added he spake a simile, because of his being nigh to Jerusalem, and of their thinking that the reign of God is about presently to be made manifest.

Luke 19:11 Cross References

XREF:

Luke 9:51 When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem;

Luke 17:20 Now having been questioned by the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God was coming, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

19:11 {4} And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.
(4) We must patiently wait for the judgment of God which will be revealed in his time.

PNT:

19:11 Because he was nigh to Jerusalem. From fifteen to twenty miles away. The crowd thought that when he reached Jerusalem his kingdom would immediately appear; an earthly kingdom like that of David. The parable that follows was spoken, in part, to correct that idea.

WES:

19:11 They thought the kingdom of God - A glorious temporal kingdom, would immediately appear.

MHC:

19:11-27 This parable is like that of the talents, Mt 25. Those that are called to Christ, he furnishes with gifts needful for their business; and from those to whom he gives power, he expects service. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal, 1Co 12:7. And as every one has received the gift, so let him minister the same, 1Pe 4:10. The account required, resembles that in the parable of the talents; and the punishment of the avowed enemies of Christ, as well as of false professors, is shown. The principal difference is, that the pound given to each seems to point out the gift of the gospel, which is the same to all who hear it; but the talents, distributed more or less, seem to mean that God gives different capacities and advantages to men, by which this one gift of the gospel may be differently improved.

CONC:

Added Appear Ear Giving Hearing Immediately Jerusalem Kingdom Listening Manifest Manifested Nigh Opinion Parable Presently Proceeded Reign Revealed Simile Spake Spoke Story Straight Supposed Teach Thinking

Added Appear Heard Hearing Immediately Jerusalem Jesus Kingdom Listening Manifest Manifested Nigh Once Opinion Parable Proceeded Reign Revealed Simile Straight Supposed Teach Thinking Thought Words

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