Matthew 11:10-12
King James Version
10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12 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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Matthew 11:10-12
New American Standard Bible
10 This is the one about whom it [a]is written:
11 Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist! Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 And (B)from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has been treated violently, and violent men take it by force.
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- Matthew 11:10 Lit has been written
- Matthew 11:10 Lit before Your face
Matthew 11:10-12
English Standard Version
10 This is he of whom it is written,
(A)“‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
who will prepare your way before you.’
11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 (B)From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,[a] and the violent take it by force.
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- Matthew 11:12 Or has been coming violently
Matthew 11:10-12
New King James Version
10 For this is he of whom it is written:
(A)‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,
Who will prepare Your way before You.’
11 “Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 (B)And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
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