The concept of the Kingdom of God being "within you," as mentioned in Luke 17:21, has often been misunderstood due to translation errors. When Jesus spoke these words to a crowd of Pharisees, the term translated as "within" from the Greek word "entos" should be understood as "among" or "in the midst of," given its usage with a plural noun. Thus, Jesus was declaring that the Kingdom of God was among them, not inside them individually. This interpretation aligns with the context, as it is implausible to suggest that the Kingdom resided within His adversaries, the Pharisees, whom He frequently criticized for hypocrisy. Jesus, as the King of God's Kingdom, embodied its presence among the people. His statement to the Pharisees essentially conveyed that He, as the chief representative of the Kingdom, was in their midst. This is reinforced by His response to Pilate, affirming His kingship and purpose to bear witness to the truth. Similarly, in Matthew 12:28, Jesus asserts that His casting out demons by the Spirit of God was evidence that the Kingdom of God had come upon them, signifying His role as its representative. Furthermore, in Luke 10:9, when Jesus sent out the seventy disciples to preach and heal, He instructed them to declare that the Kingdom of God had come near, referring to its imminent arrival in time rather than physical proximity. In the broader context of Luke 17:20-37, Jesus addresses the Pharisees' question about when the Kingdom would come, clarifying that they failed to recognize Him as its representative among them. His detailed explanation to His disciples about His return underscores that the Kingdom is a literal, future government to be established with power and glory, not an ethereal concept residing within individuals.

The Kingdom of God is a profound concept, central to our understanding and aspirations. It is God's own, over which He holds absolute sovereignty as its Creator and Ruler. He alone decides who enters or is barred from it, for no one stands between Him and His Kingdom. Its purpose is to promote and glorify the King, with God as the focal point of all that it encompasses. This Kingdom is not merely an abstract idea but also a tangible reality. It embodies the rule, dominion, and sovereignty of God, where anyone who submits to His authority becomes part of it in spirit. Presently, it exists in heaven, its origin and current domain, awaiting the time when Christ returns to re-establish it on earth, the rightful place God intended for His rule from the beginning. Moreover, the Kingdom of God is already among us in a spiritual sense. God considers us citizens of His Kingdom now, having translated us into it through a legal designation of our loyalties and responsibilities. As ambassadors for Christ, we represent His Kingdom on earth, even as we remain flesh and blood, not yet having inherited its full glory. Through His Spirit, God views us as His family, conferring upon us the role of witnessing to the world, demonstrating what the Kingdom of God is like through our lives. Though we are still corruptible, our life is hidden with Christ in God. His righteousness covers us, allowing us access to the Father, who sees Christ in us rather than our sins. As long as we yield to Him, continuing to put sin out and build godly character with His grace, we remain part of this Kingdom. God understands our human frame, knowing we are in a training period, shaping us for the time when we will be glorified and fully righteous in His Kingdom. Thus, we bear a great responsibility as trial members of His Kingdom, called to live by its principles now, representing Him amidst a corrupt world. While the fullness of the Kingdom of God awaits as a future event, we currently experience a spiritual type of it, tasting the heavenly gifts and powers of the age to come, preparing us for the ultimate glory when Christ establishes it on earth.