Jesus told his followers that the kingdom they represented was “not of this world”, and that they should not seek dominion of or through earthly government or armies. When Jesus commissioned Paul on the road to Damascus, He told him that he would testify before Jews, Gentiles and Kings, but that he would be separate.

“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.” John 18:36 (KJB)