* **that the kingdom of God would appear immediately** - "that Jesus would immediately begin to rule over God's kingdom"
* **a certain nobleman** - "a certain man who was a member of the ruling class" or "a certain man from an important family." It can also be translated as "an important man" or "a man of high position."
* **to receive for himself a kingdom** - "to be made king" or "to become king of the country he lived in."