SinaiMatthew 11:12
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.
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Matthew 11:12 in other translations
From the days of John the Baptizer until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
Matthew 11:12 in context
- 10This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.
- 11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
- 12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.
- 13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
- 14And if ye are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, that is to come.