Matthew 11:12
From the days of John the Baptist till now the Realm of heaven suffers violence, and the violent press into it.
Luke 13:24
"Strive to get in through the narrow door, for I tell you many will try to get in and not be able,
Luke 18:5-7
still, as this widow is bothering me, I will see justice done to her ??not to have her for ever coming and pestering me.'
Philippians 2:12-13
Therefore, my beloved, as you have been obedient always and not simply when I was present, so, now that I am absent, work all the more strenuously at your salvation with reverence and trembling,
Colossians 1:29
I labour for that end, striving for it with the divine energy which is a power within me.