Luke 17:21 is studied here as a Biblical passage first: in its immediate King James context, through its recurring metaphysical themes, and through source-grounded readings preserved in Neville Goddard's lectures and books.
Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
Read the Passage in Context
- Luke 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
- Luke 17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
- Luke 17:22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.
Open Luke 17:21 in the YHWSA Bible workspace for the complete chapter, word tools, notes, and comparisons.
Key Metaphysical Themes
- Kingdom Of Heaven
- Inner Kingdom
- Now
- Awakening
- Revision
- Within
- Without
- Above/Below
- Inner Man
- Outer Man
- Inner Power
- Creation
Neville’s Reading in Awakened Imagination
The Kingdom of Heaven is not a future or external place, but an inner reality that is present "now, this day, on earth." It is realized through the awakening of one's imagination and the practice of revision.
it is the duty of a teacher or a true religion to awaken that man, not to talk of another world, not to make promises to be fulfilled beyond the grave, but to tell him as he awakens now he is in heaven and the kingdom is come now, this day, on earth. For as he awakens, he revises his day and he repeals his day and projects a more beautiful picture onto the screen of space.
Source: Awakened Imagination
Neville’s Reading in Catch The Mood
This verse clarifies that "above" in scripture means "within," and "below" means "without." The Kingdom of Heaven is an internal state, confirming that the divine "I" is from within, while the "outer man" is from without.
the kingdom of heaven is within you.
Source: Catch The Mood
Neville’s Reading in Consciousness
The Kingdom of Heaven, representing the creative power of God, resides within each individual as their thought and consciousness, making them the sole creator of their personal world.
“The Kingdom of Heaven is within you.” We have created our personal world through thought. If you are experiencing lack, limitation, illness, disharmony or any other unwanted condition, you have either consciously or unconsciously brought these conditions into your experience.
Source: Consciousness
Neville’s Reading in Experiencing Scripture
Neville emphasizes that the Kingdom of Heaven is an internal reality, located within the individual's own skull, which is the site of the spiritual drama.
That’s Heaven! “For the Kingdom of Heaven is within you.” That’s where the Kingdom is. It’s all within you.
Source: Experiencing Scripture
Neville’s Reading in Faith In God
Christ is not an external figure but the indwelling creative power of one's own thought and imagination.
If anyone says: "Look! There is Christ,” or: “Here he is," don’t believe him; for Jesus Christ is the creative power of the universe and He is in you as your very thought!
Source: Faith In God
Neville’s Reading in Feed My Sheep
Neville uses this concept to reinforce that the 'Israel' (the desired state) is found within one's own consciousness, not in the external world.
you saw him in the kingdom within you, for the Kingdom of God is within.
Source: Feed My Sheep
Practical Reflection
- Recognize that the power to create your heaven is within you, in the present moment. Actively use revision to manifest a beautiful reality here and now.
- Understand that all conditions in your life, desirable or undesirable, originate from your own consciousness, and therefore, you have the power to change them by changing your thoughts.
- Look within to your own imagination for the source of creative power, rather than seeking it externally.
- To manifest, one must look inward to their own mind and imagination, recognizing that the source and location of their desires and their fulfillment is within themselves.
Authoritative Neville Sources
YHWSA provides the Biblical workspace. MyNevilleGoddard.com preserves the complete source works behind the Neville-specific readings.
- Awakened Imagination (lecture)
- Catch The Mood (lecture)
- Consciousness (lecture)
- Experiencing Scripture (lecture)
- Faith In God (lecture)
- Feed My Sheep (lecture)
Questions about Luke 17:21
What is the metaphysical meaning of Luke 17:21?
YHWSA reads Luke 17:21 in its Biblical context while examining the states of consciousness and spiritual themes expressed by the passage.
Where can I read Luke 17:21 in context?
Open the linked YHWSA Bible workspace to read the complete chapter and use its language, note, and comparison tools.
Where did Neville Goddard discuss Luke 17:21?
The source list links to the complete lectures and books on MyNevilleGoddard.com rather than reproducing those works as a competing article.