And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. Treasury of Scripture from. Matthew 21:23-32 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said... Luke 7:29,30 And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John... Luke 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Luke 16:16 The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presses into it. John 6:27 Labor not for the meat which perishes, but for that meat which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give to you... Ephesians 6:11-13 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil... Philippians 2:12 Why, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence... suffereth violence, and the violent take. or, is gotten by force, and they that thrust men take, etc.
Context Jesus' Testimony Concerning John
7And as they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, What went you out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 8But what went you out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9But what went you out for to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 10For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, which shall prepare your way before you. 11Truly I say to you, Among them that are born of women there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. 13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. 14And if you will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. 15He that has ears to hear, let him hear. 16But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to their fellows, 17And saying, We have piped to you, and you have not danced; we have mourned to you, and you have not lamented. 18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a devil. 19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a drunkard, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children. Parallel Verses 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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away.
Darby Bible 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.
King James Bible
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
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,
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