Matthew 11:12 KJV: And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

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

From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize]. Christian Standard Bible

Mar 13, 2023 · Jesus’ statement that the kingdom of God suffers violence is found in the context of His commendation of John the Baptist: “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the …

NLT And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it. KJV And from the days of John …

Nov 11, 2025 · “The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence” is not a call to physical aggression, but to spiritual passion. It means that the kingdom of God moves forward through struggle and …

Mar 10, 2025 · Matthew 11:12 reads, “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” King James Version (KJV)

(12) The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence. --The Greek verb may be either in the middle voice, "forces its way violently," or passive, as in the English version, but there is little doubt that the …

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

Matthew 11:12 KJV And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.