Matthew 11:12

New International Reader's Version

Since the days of John the Baptist, the kingdom of heaven has been under attack. And violent people are taking hold of it.

Cross References

Matthew 11:11

What I’m about to tell you is true. No one more important than John the Baptist has ever been born. But the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is more important than he is.

Matthew 11:13

All the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John came.

Matthew 3:15

Jesus replied, “Let it be this way for now. It is right for us to do this. It carries out God’s holy plan.” Then John agreed.

Luke 13:24

“Try very hard to enter through the narrow door. I tell you, many will try to enter and will not be able to.

Luke 16:16

“The teachings of the Law and the Prophets were preached until John the Baptist came. Since then, the good news of God’s kingdom is being preached. And everyone is trying very hard to enter it.

John 6:27

Do not work for food that spoils. Work for food that lasts forever. That is the food the Son of Man will give you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him.”

Philippians 2:12

My dear friends, you have always obeyed God. You obeyed while I was with you. And you have obeyed even more while I am not with you. So continue to work out your own salvation. Do it with fear and trembling.