From the days of John the Baptizer until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.†
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 11:12 in context
Matthew 11:9–15
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But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
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For this is he, of whom it is written, ‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’
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Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.
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From the days of John the Baptizer until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.†
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For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
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If you are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, who is to come.
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He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
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- or, plunder it.
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