Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, and he answered, ‘The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed; nor will they say, “Look, here it is!” or “There it is!” For, in fact, the kingdom of God is among you.’ (Luke 17: 20-21)

One more delay, then I promise we will proceed to Jerusalem.

The gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke share a similar outline and plot structure. They are occasionally identical. But each gospel also includes unique elements and scenes that we read only once.

In Luke's gospel while on the way from Galilee to Jerusalem, before arriving in Jericho, Jesus is asked about the coming of God's reign. His response has captured the imagination for over two millennia.

God's reign is "among" you, is how it is translated above. Some other translations offer "in the midst of you." The original Greek is quite simple - entos - within, inside, or in. God's reign is inside you.

Now back to Mark, to Jerusalem, and beyond.