Matthew 11:12 - King 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.

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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.