Matthew 11:12

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been man's goal, and men of violence have attempted to take it by force.

Luke 16:16

The Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets was in effect until John the Baptist. From that time on the Good News about the Kingdom of God is being taught.

Matthew 21:23-32

When he went into the Temple, the chief priests and those in authority over the people came to him while he was teaching. They asked: By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?

Luke 7:29-30

When the people heard, they acknowledged God's justice. They received their baptism from John.

Luke 13:24

Strive to go in through the narrow door. Many people will try to go in and will not be able.

John 6:27

Do not work for food that perishes but for food that offers everlasting life. The Son of man will give you this food. The Father, even God, has set his seal upon him.

Ephesians 6:11-13

Put on the full armor (every implement) of God, that you may be able to stand against the cunning (inventive) (clever) methods of the devil.

Philippians 2:12

My beloved, you have always obeyed, not just in my presence, but now much more in my absence. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

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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 went into the Temple, the chief priests and those in authority over the people came to him while he was teaching. They asked: By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?
Luke 7:29
When the people heard, they acknowledged God's justice. They received their baptism from John.
Luke 13:24
Strive to go in through the narrow door. Many people will try to go in and will not be able.
Luke 16:16
The Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets was in effect until John the Baptist. From that time on the Good News about the Kingdom of God is being taught.
John 6:27
Do not work for food that perishes but for food that offers everlasting life. The Son of man will give you this food. The Father, even God, has set his seal upon him.
Ephesians 6:11
Put on the full armor (every implement) of God, that you may be able to stand against the cunning (inventive) (clever) methods of the devil.
Philippians 2:12
My beloved, you have always obeyed, not just in my presence, but now much more in my absence. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

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Matthew 3:5
People from Jerusalem, Judea, and the whole Jordan Valley went to him.