Matthew 11:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

From the time of John the Baptist until now, violent people have been trying to take over the kingdom of heaven by force.

Cross References

Matthew 11:11

I tell you that no one ever born on this earth is greater than John the Baptist. But whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John.

Matthew 11:13

All the Books of the Prophets and the Law of Moses told what was going to happen up to the time of John.

Matthew 3:15

Jesus answered, “For now this is how it should be, because we must do all that God wants us to do.” Then John agreed.

Luke 13:24

Do all you can to go in by the narrow door! A lot of people will try to get in, but will not be able to.

Luke 16:16

Until the time of John the Baptist, people had to obey the Law of Moses and the Books of the Prophets. But since God's kingdom has been preached, everyone is trying hard to get in.

John 6:27

Don't work for food that spoils. Work for food that gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because God the Father has given him the right to do so.”

Philippians 2:12

My dear friends, you always obeyed when I was with you. Now that I am away, you should obey even more. So work with fear and trembling to discover what it really means to be saved.