Matthew 11:12

New American Standard Bible 2020

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has been treated violently, and violent men take it by force.

Cross References

Matthew 11:11

Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist! Yet the one 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, answering, said to him, “Allow it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he *allowed Him.

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter through 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 proclaimed until John came; since that time the gospel of the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.

John 6:27

Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal.”

Philippians 2:12

So then, my beloved, just as you 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;