Matthew 11:12 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

¹² From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent take it by force.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² 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].

American 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.

Common English Bible

¹² From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven is violently attacked as violent people seize it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² But from the days of John the Baptist, even until now, the kingdom of heaven has endured violence, and the violent carry it away.

Matthew 11:12 Cross References

Matthew 11:11

Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist, but whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 11:13

For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus answered him, “Permit it for now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John permitted him.

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able to.

Luke 16:16

“The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone tries to force his way into it.

John 5:4

For at times an angel would go down into the pool and stir up the water. The first person who stepped in after the water was stirred up was healed of whatever disease he had.

John 6:27

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 set his seal.”

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,