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. Cross References Matthew 3:15 "Let it be so now," Jesus replied. "It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way." Then John permitted Him. Matthew 11:11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Matthew 11:13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. Luke 16:16 The 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. Treasury of Scripture And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. from. Matthew 21:23-32 Luke 7:29,30 Luke 13:24 |