New Testament · VERSE 12

Matthew 11:12

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

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Matthew 11:12 in context

Matthew 11:10

For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Matthew 11:11

Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 11:12SELECTED VERSE

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

Matthew 11:13

For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

Matthew 11:14

And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

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