Matthew 11:12

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.

Cross References

Luke 16:16

The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and every man entereth violently into it.

Luke 13:24

Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Philippians 2:12

So then, my beloved, even as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

John 6:27

Work not for the food which perisheth, but for the food which abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him the Father, even God, hath sealed.

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.

Matthew 11:11

Verily 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.

Matthew 11:13

For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

John 5:4