What did Jesus mean when He said, 'The kingdom of God is in the midst of you' (or 'within you') in Luke 17:21?
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Correct answer: It is present through His own person and ministry
Jesus was responding to Pharisees who were looking for visible signs of a political kingdom. He clarified that the Kingdom was already active among them because the King Himself was present.
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