Matthew 11:12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and violent people take it by force.

Cross References

Matthew 11:11

“Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist, yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 11:13

For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John came,

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented.

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.

Luke 16:16

“The Law and the Prophets were until John came; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is being proclaimed, and everyone tries to enter it by force.

John 6:27

Do not work for the food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal.”

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence but much more now in my absence, work on your own salvation with fear and trembling,