Matthew 11:12-15

**12**And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.

Matthew 11:12 AMP

12And 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 [a]share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion].

**13**For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

**14**And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. **15**He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

**12**And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.

Matthew 11:12 AMP

**13**For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

**14**And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. **15**He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.