Read Full ChapterWhile the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} as they{G846} heard{G191}{(G5723)} these things{G5023}, he added{G4369}{(G5631)} and spake{G2036}{(G5627)} a parable{G3850}, because{G1223} he{G846} was{G1511}{(G5750)} nigh{G1451} to Jerusalem{G2419}, and{G2532} because they{G846} thought{G1380}{(G5721)} that{G3754} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316} should{G3195}{(G5719)} immediately{G3916} appear{G398}{(G5745)}.
Strong's King James
(11) They heard this and He added a riddle because of Him being near Yerushalayim (Foundation of Peace) and them supposing that the Kingdom of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim was about to appear at once.
The F.O.G
[11] As the crowd listened intently, Jesus told another story because He was nearing Jerusalem and they thought God's Kingdom would appear immediately.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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.
Young's Literal Translation
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