Matthew 11:12

In 9 translations

BSB

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it.Or has been forcefully advancing

KJV

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

WEB

From the days of John the Baptizer until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.or, plunder it.

ASV

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

LSV

And from the days of John the Immerser until now, the kingdom of the heavens suffers violence, and violent men seize it by force,

YLT

'And, from the days of John the Baptist till now, the reign of the heavens doth suffer violence, and violent men do take it by force,

DBY

But from the days of John the baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence, and [the] violent seize on it.

DRC

And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away.

GNV

And from the time of Iohn Baptist hitherto, the kingdome of heauen suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ἀπὸ δὲ τῶν ἡμερῶν Ἰωάννου τοῦ βαπτιστοῦ ἕως ἄρτι ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν βιάζεται, καὶ βιασταὶ ἁρπάζουσιν αὐτήν.

RP2018

Ἀπὸ δὲ τῶν ἡμερῶν Ἰωάννου τοῦ βαπτιστοῦ ἕως ἄρτι ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν βιάζεται, καὶ βιασταὶ ἁρπάζουσιν αὐτήν.

TR-Boyd

Ἀπὸ δὲ τῶν ἡμερῶν Ἰωάννου τοῦ βαπτιστοῦ ἕως ἄρτι ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν βιάζεται, καὶ βιασταὶ ἁρπάζουσιν αὐτήν.

SCR1894

απο δε των ημερων ιωαννου του βαπτιστου εως αρτι η βασιλεια των ουρανων βιαζεται και βιασται αρπαζουσιν αυτην

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• Luke 16:16The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the gospel of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.
• Luke 13:24“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.
• Ephesians 6:11–13Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this…
• Philippians 2:12Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
• John 6:27Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”
• Matthew 21:23–32When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?” “I…
• Luke 7:29–30All the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice. For they had received the baptism of John. But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because…

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