Matthew 11:12

¹²From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it.

— Matthew 11:12

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Forceful Kingdom

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Talking to the crowds about John the Baptist, Jesus continued:] "And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven...."

Asking and Honoring

Article by Stacy Voss

How could he know for sure? Stacy Voss reminds us that John the Baptist asked a deep and important question of Jesus and Jesus answered with not only truth, but also words of honor and affirmation.

Cross References for Matthew 11:12

• Luke 16:16
• Luke 13:24
• Ephesians 6:11-13
• Philippians 2:12
• John 6:27
• Matthew 21:23-32
• Luke 7:29-30

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