Matthew 11:12

Messiah is greater than he.) for ever since the appearance of John the Baptist the gospel kingdom is as it were invaded, and people of the most violent passions enter into it with zeal.

Luke 16:16

the law and the prophets were the only rule till John's time: since when, the kingdom of God has been proclaim'd, and all sorts of people strive to be members.

Matthew 21:23-32

When he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the magistrates came to him as he was teaching, and said, by what authority dost thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

Luke 7:29-30

all the people, even the publicans, upon hearing him, gave glory to God, by receiving the baptism of John;

Luke 13:24

strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for I declare unto you, that many shall try to get in, and shall not be able.

John 6:27

work not for the food which perisheth, but for that which endureth unto everlasting life, and which the son of man shall give unto you, for to him it is that the father, that is God, has given his credentials.

Ephesians 6:11-13

put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Philippians 2:12

Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obey'd the gospel, not only when I was with you, but much more now while I am absent, continue the work of your own salvation, whatever persecutions you apprehend:

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Summary

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 21:23
When he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the magistrates came to him as he was teaching, and said, by what authority dost thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
Luke 7:29
all the people, even the publicans, upon hearing him, gave glory to God, by receiving the baptism of John;
Luke 13:24
strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for I declare unto you, that many shall try to get in, and shall not be able.
Luke 16:16
the law and the prophets were the only rule till John's time: since when, the kingdom of God has been proclaim'd, and all sorts of people strive to be members.
John 6:27
work not for the food which perisheth, but for that which endureth unto everlasting life, and which the son of man shall give unto you, for to him it is that the father, that is God, has given his credentials.
Ephesians 6:11
put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Philippians 2:12
Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obey'd the gospel, not only when I was with you, but much more now while I am absent, continue the work of your own salvation, whatever persecutions you apprehend:

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Matthew 3:5
Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and the whole country about Jordan, came to him: