Matthew 11:12 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and men of violence take it by force.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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)

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

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

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

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away.

Matthew 11:12 Cross References

Matthew 11:11

Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist; yet he who 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, “Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness.” Then he consented.

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter by the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

Luke 16:16

“The law and the prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and every one enters it violently.

John 5:4

John 6:27

Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you; for on him has God the Father set his seal.”

Philippians 2:12

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