Matthew 11:12
But from the days of John the Baptist, even until now, the kingdom of heaven has endured violence, and the violent carry it away.
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In Context
13For all the prophets and the law prophesied, even until John.
Cross References
Luke 7:29And upon hearing this, all the people and the tax collectors justified God, by being baptized with the baptism of John.
Luke 16:16The law and the prophets were until John. Since then, the kingdom of God is being evangelized, and everyone acts with violence toward it.
John 6:27Do not work for food that perishes, but for that which endures to eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him.”
Philippians 2:12And so, my most beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but even more so now in my absence: work toward your salvation with fear and trembling.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:8-16
Christ's Testimony of John. 7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way… Read the whole commentary →