Matthew 11:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it.”
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“From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`And, from the days of John the Baptist till now, the reign of the heavens doth suffer violence, and violent men do take it by force,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 11:12 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 21:23When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”
- Luke 7:29All the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice. For they had received the baptism of John.
- Luke 13:24“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.
- Luke 16:16The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the gospel of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.
- John 6:27Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”
- Ephesians 6:11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
- Philippians 2:12Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
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