Read Full ChapterFrom the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
From the days of John the Baptizer until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} from{G575} the days{G2250} of John{G2491} the Baptist{G910} until{G2193} now{G737} the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772} suffereth violence{G971}{(G5743)}, and{G2532} the violent{G973} take{G726} it{G846} by force{G726}{(G5719)}.
Strong's King James
(12) But from the days of John the Immerser until now the Kingdom skies-above dominates and violent ones snatch it away.
The F.O.G
From the days John began his ministry until now, Heaven's kingdom has been forcefully advancing, and passionate people are eagerly seizing hold of it.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘And, from the days of John the Baptist till now, the reign of the heavens doth suffer violence, and violent men do take it by force,
Young's Literal Translation
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