Matthew 11:12 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)12 And from the days of John the Immerser the kingdom of heaven is experiencing turmoil, for violent men are [trying to] take control of it [by bringing it into existence] forcibly [i.e., before its appointed time. See Acts 1:6- 7]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176912 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition12 And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven has endured violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize–a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion]. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible12 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven is violently attacked as violent people seize it. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version12 But from the days of John the Baptist, even until now, the kingdom of heaven has endured violence, and the violent carry it away. Ver Capítulo |
So then, my dear ones, just as you people were always obedient [to my teaching] when I was there with you, so now, in my absence [also], be [obedient] all the more. [Continue to] complete your own salvation [i.e., by living faithfully to the end. See Rom. 13:11] with fear and trembling [i.e., with a reverent and submissive spirit],