Luke 16:16

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.

Law

The kingdom

And every

John 12:19

General references

Matthew 3:5

Luke 9:2

Bible References

Law

But Abraham said, ‘They have [the Scriptures given by] Moses and the [writings of the] Prophets; let them listen to them.’

But what did you [really] go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one [more eminent, more remarkable, and]

far more than a prophet

[who foretells the future].

Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote about—Jesus from Nazareth, the son of Joseph [according to public record].”

And so God has fulfilled what He foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that His Christ (Messiah, Anointed) would suffer.

The kingdom

Then He sent them out [on a brief journey] to preach the kingdom of God and to perform healing.

and heal those in it who are sick [authenticating your message], and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

“Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’

Now after John [the Baptist] was arrested and taken into custody, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of [the kingdom of] God,

And every

But what did you [really] go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one far more [eminent and remarkable] than a prophet [who foretells the future].

For John came to you [walking] in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him; but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did believe him; and you, seeing this, did not even change your mind afterward and believe him [accepting what he proclaimed to you].

But he went out and began to proclaim it freely and to spread the news [of his healing], to such an extent that Jesus could no longer openly enter a city [where He was known], but stayed out in the unpopulated places; yet people were still coming to Him from everywhere.

If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our [holy] place (the temple) and our nation.”

Then the Pharisees [argued and] said to one another, “You see that your efforts are futile. Look! The whole world has gone [running] after Him!”

General references

At that time Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea and all the district around the Jordan;

Then He sent them out [on a brief journey] to preach the kingdom of God and to perform healing.