Matthew 11:12

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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.

From

Philippians 2:12

General references

Matthew 3:5

Bible References

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And when he was come into the temple, the princes of the priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

And all the people that heard him and the publicans justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.

The law and the prophets were until John; since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and whosoever will presses into it.

Labour not for the food which perishes, but for the food which abides unto eternal life, which the Son of man shall give unto you, for him has God the Father sealed.

Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand firm against the wiles of the devil.

Therefore, my beloved, as ye have always hearkened, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own saving health with fear and trembling.

General references

Then Jerusalem and all Judaea and all the region round about Jordan went out to him