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 to him, having come into the temple to him teaching, came the chief priests and elders of the people, saying, By what authority doest thou these? and who gave thee this authority?

And all the people having heard, and the publicans, justified God, having been immersed with the immersion of John.

Strive earnestly to enter through the narrow gate: for many, I say to you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

The law and the prophets until John: from then the kingdom of God announces good news, and every one is forced into it.

Work not for food perishing, but food remaining to eternal life, which the Son of man will give you: for him God the Father sealed.

Put on the complete armor of God, for you to be able to stand against the artifices of the accuser.

Therefore, my beloved, as ye have always listened, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, with fear and tremor effect your own salvation.

General references

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all round about Jordan;