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Matthew 11:12
English Standard Version
Matthew 11:12
English Standard Version
12 (A)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
Luke 16:16
English Standard Version
Luke 16:16
English Standard Version
16 (A)“The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then (B)the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and (C)everyone forces his way into it.[a]
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- Luke 16:16 Or everyone is forcefully urged into it
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