Matthew 11:12 “From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has…”

Matthew 11:12

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

Other translations

King James Version

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

World English Bible

From the days of John the Baptizer until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.

American Standard Version

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.

Geneva Bible 1599

And from the time of Iohn Baptist hitherto, the kingdome of heauen suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

Darby Translation

But from the days of John the baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence, and [the] violent seize on it.

Young's Literal Translation

'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,

Bible in Basic English

And from the days of John the Baptist till now, the kingdom of heaven is forcing its way in, and men of force take it.

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Cross references

“from”

Luke 16:16 Luke 13:24 Ephesians 6:11–13 Philippians 2:12 John 6:27 Matthew 21:23–32

Luke 16:16 · BSB

The 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.

Luke 13:24 · BSB

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.

Ephesians 6:11–13 · BSB

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Philippians 2:12 · BSB

Therefore, 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.

John 6:27 · BSB

Do 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.”

Matthew 21:23–32 · BSB

When 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?”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.

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