Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Matthew 11:12 - American Standard Version (1901) And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force. 更多版本King James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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]. Common English Bible 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 But from the days of John the Baptist, even until now, the kingdom of heaven has endured violence, and the violent carry it away. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away. English Standard Version 2016 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. |
Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.
Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and every man entereth violently into it.
Work not for the food which perisheth, but for the food which abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him the Father, even God, hath sealed.
So then, my beloved, even as ye 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;