Verse 11

The Parable of the Ten Minas While the people were listening to these things, Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.

Referenced Verses

• Luke 17:20 : 20 The Coming of the Kingdom Now at one point the Pharisees asked Jesus when the kingdom of God was coming, so he answered,“The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed,
• Acts 1:6 : 6 So when they had gathered together, they began to ask him,“Lord, is this the time when you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?”
• 2 Thess 2:1-3 : 1 The Day of the Lord Now regarding the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to be with him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to be easily shaken from your composure or disturbed by any kind of spirit or message or letter allegedly from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here. 3 Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not arrive until the rebellion comes and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction.