Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Matthew 11:12 - 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. 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]. 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. 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. |
Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented.
“Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
“The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone forces his way into it.
Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.”
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,