In the remainder of the NT there are not many references to the kingdom of God. More often than not this phrase is used rather vaguely in reference to future eschatology (e.g., 1 Cor. 6:9–10; 15:24, 50; Eph. 4:5; 1 Thess. 2:12; 2 Tim. 4:1, 18; James 2:5; 2 Pet. 1:11; Rev. 11:15). In a few instances the present kingdom seems to be in view. In Colossians 4:11 Paul refers to his “fellow workers for the kingdom of God.” The present kingdom is also in view in Hebrews 12:28: “Let us be grateful for receiving
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