Matthew 11:12

Bible in Basic English 1965

And from the days of John the Baptist till now, the kingdom of heaven is forcing its way in, and men of force take it.

Cross References

Matthew 11:11

Truly I say to you, Among the sons of women there has not been a greater than John the Baptist: but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 11:13

For all the prophets and the law were in force till John.

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus made answer, saying to him, Let it be so now: because so it is right for us to make righteousness complete. Then he gave him baptism.

Luke 13:24

Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so.

Luke 16:16

The law and the prophets were till John: but then came the preaching of the kingdom of God, and everyone makes his way into it by force.

John 5:4

One man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years.

John 6:27

Let your work not be for the food which comes to an end, but for the food which goes on for eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you, for on him has God the Father put his mark.

Philippians 2:12

So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts;