Matthew 11:12 - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

¹² Since the time John the Baptizer came until now, God’s kingdom has been going forward strongly. And people have been trying to take control of it by force.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven has endured violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize–a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion].

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.

Common English Bible

¹² From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven is violently attacked as violent people seize it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² But from the days of John the Baptist, even until now, the kingdom of heaven has endured violence, and the violent carry it away.

Matthew 11:12 Tagairtí Cros

Matthew 11:11

“The truth is that John the Baptizer is greater than anyone who has ever come into this world. But even the least important person in God’s kingdom is greater than John.

Matthew 11:13

Before John came, the Law of Moses and all the prophets told about the things that would happen.

Matthew 3:15

Jesus answered, “Let it be this way for now. We should do whatever God says is right.” Then John agreed.

Luke 13:24

“The door to heaven is narrow. Try hard to enter it. Many people will want to enter there, but they will not be able to go in.

Luke 16:16

“Before John the Baptizer came, people were taught the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets. But since the time of John, the Good News about God’s kingdom is being told. And everyone is trying hard to get into it.

John 5:4

John 6:27

But earthly food spoils and ruins. So don’t work to get that kind of food. But work to get the food that stays good and gives you eternal life. The Son of Man will give you that food. He is the only one qualified by God the Father to give it to you.”

Philippians 2:12

My dear friends, you always obeyed what you were taught. Just as you obeyed when I was with you, it is even more important for you to obey now that I am not there. So you must continue to live in a way that gives meaning to your salvation. Do this with fear and respect for God.