Matthew 11:12 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven has endured violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize–a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion]. American Standard Version (1901) And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force. Common English Bible From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven is violently attacked as violent people seize it. Catholic Public Domain Version But from the days of John the Baptist, even until now, the kingdom of heaven has endured violence, and the violent carry it away. |