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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/11.htm">New International Version</a> From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence, and violent people have been raiding it. <a href="/nlt/matthew/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it. <a href="/esv/matthew/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. <a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it. <a href="/blb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence and the violent seize it. <a href="/kjv/matthew/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/11.htm">New King James Version</a> And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has been treated violently, and violent men take it by force. <a href="/nasb/matthew/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force. <a href="/lsb/matthew/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force. <a href="/amp/matthew/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize]. <a href="/csb/matthew/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent have been seizing it by force. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent have been seizing it by force. <a href="/asv/matthew/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force. <a href="/cev/matthew/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> From the time of John the Baptist until now, violent people have been trying to take over the kingdom of heaven by force. <a href="/erv/matthew/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force. <a href="/gwt/matthew/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> From the time of John the Baptizer until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful people have been seizing it. <a href="/gnt/matthew/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> From the time John preached his message until this very day the Kingdom of heaven has suffered violent attacks, and violent men try to seize it. <a href="/isv/matthew/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> "From the days of John the Baptist until the present, the kingdom from heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people have been attacking it, <a href="/msb/matthew/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it. <a href="/net/matthew/11.htm">NET Bible</a> From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and forceful people lay hold of it. <a href="/nheb/matthew/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. <a href="/wbt/matthew/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And from the days of John the Baptist, until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. <a href="/wey/matthew/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But from the time of John the Baptist till now, the Kingdom of the Heavens has been suffering violent assault, and the violent have been seizing it by force. <a href="/web/matthew/11.htm">World English Bible</a> From the days of John the Baptizer until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And from the days of John the Immerser until now, the kingdom of the heavens suffers violence, and violent men seize it by force, <a href="/blb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence and the violent seize it. <a href="/ylt/matthew/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And, from the days of John the Baptist till now, the reign of the heavens doth suffer violence, and violent men do take it by force, <a href="/slt/matthew/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> From the days of John the Immerser till now the kingdom of the heavens is achieved by force, and they committing violence seize it eagerly.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But from the days of John the Baptist, even until now, the kingdom of heaven has endured violence, and the violent carry it away. <a href="/nabre/matthew/11.htm">New American Bible</a> From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent are taking it by force. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been administered by force, and only those in power control it. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “From the days of Yohannan The Baptizer until this hour the Kingdom of Heaven is led by force and the violent are seizing it.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> From the days of John the Immerser till now, the kingdom of heaven is taken by violence, and men of violence seize upon it eagerly. <a href="/godbey/matthew/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of the heavens suffers violence, and the violent are taking it by force.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But from the days of John the Baptist unto the present, the kingdom of heaven is assaulted by violence, and the invaders forcibly seize upon it. <a href="/mace/matthew/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Messiah is greater than he.) for ever since the appearance of John the Baptist the gospel kingdom is as it were invaded, and people of the most violent passions enter into it with zeal. <a href="/wey/matthew/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But from the time of John the Baptist till now, the Kingdom of the Heavens has been suffering violent assault, and the violent have been seizing it by force. <a href="/worrell/matthew/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And from the time of John the Immerser until now, the Kingdom of Heaven is taken by storm, and violent men seize upon it;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and from the days of John the baptist to this time, the kingdom of heaven is <Fr>as it were<FR> forced into, and the <Fr>most<FR> pressing seize upon it with eagerness.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/11-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2828" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm">Jesus Testifies about John</a> …11Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">From</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmerōn (N-GFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">of John</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/910.htm" title="910: Baptistou (N-GMS) -- From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner.">Baptist</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Prep) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">until</a> <a href="/greek/737.htm" title="737: arti (Adv) -- Now, just now, at this moment. Adverb from a derivative of airo through the idea of suspension; just now.">now,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-NFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranōn (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven</a> <a href="/greek/971.htm" title="971: biazetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From bios; to force, i.e. to crowd oneself, or to be seized.">has been subject to violence,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/973.htm" title="973: biastai (N-NMP) -- A forceful, violent man; one who is eager in pursuit. From biazo; a forcer, i.e. energetic.">the violent</a> <a href="/greek/726.htm" title="726: harpazousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To seize, snatch, obtain by robbery. From a derivative of haireomai; to seize.">lay claim</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to it.</a> 13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/16-16.htm">Luke 16:16</a> The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the gospel of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it. <a href="/luke/13-24.htm">Luke 13:24</a> “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able. <a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a> Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself. <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. <a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Romans 14:17</a> For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a> Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses. <a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Philippians 3:12-14</a> Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. / Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, / I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. <a href="/hebrews/4-11.htm">Hebrews 4:11</a> Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience. <a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Hebrews 11:33-34</a> who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Revelation 12:7-11</a> Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. ... <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Revelation 3:21</a> To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. <a href="/micah/2-12.htm">Micah 2:12-13</a> I will surely gather all of you, O Jacob; I will collect the remnant of Israel. I will bring them together like sheep in a pen, like a flock in the midst of its pasture—a noisy throng. / One who breaks open the way will go up before them; they will break through the gate, and go out by it. Their King will pass through before them, the LORD as their leader. <a href="/daniel/7-18.htm">Daniel 7:18</a> But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’ <a href="/daniel/7-21.htm">Daniel 7:21-22</a> As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, / until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom. <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.from.<a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Matthew 21:23-32</a> And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? … <a href="/luke/7-29.htm">Luke 7:29,30</a> And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John… <a href="/luke/13-24.htm">Luke 13:24</a> Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/38-9.htm">Advancing</a> <a href="/psalms/62-3.htm">Assault</a> <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Force</a> <a href="/job/6-25.htm">Forceful</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-2.htm">Forcefully</a> <a href="/micah/2-13.htm">Forcing</a> <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/9-25.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">John</a> <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/matthew/10-7.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Seizing</a> <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/matthew/3-15.htm">Suffereth</a> <a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-7.htm">Suffers</a> <a href="/matthew/10-19.htm">Time</a> <a href="/malachi/2-16.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/14-60.htm">Advancing</a> <a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Assault</a> <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Baptist</a> <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Baptizer</a> <a href="/matthew/11-13.htm">Force</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-10.htm">Forceful</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-2.htm">Forcefully</a> <a href="/luke/16-16.htm">Forcing</a> <a href="/matthew/11-23.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/12-50.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/12-11.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/matthew/11-13.htm">John</a> <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/15-9.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/18-28.htm">Seizing</a> <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/matthew/19-8.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Suffereth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Suffers</a> <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/matthew/11-26.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 11</div>1. <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">John sends his disciples to Jesus.</a> 7. <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Jesus' testimony concerning John.</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">The perverse judgment of the people concerning the Son.</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/11-20.htm">Jesus upbraids Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum;</a> 25. <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">and praising his Father's wisdom in revealing the Gospel to the simple,</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">he calls to him those who are weary and burdened.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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John’s ministry signaled the beginning of a new era in God's redemptive plan. His call for repentance and baptism prepared the way for Jesus, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a>. Historically, John’s ministry was a turning point, as it marked the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. The phrase "until now" indicates that the events being described were ongoing at the time Jesus spoke these words.the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence The "kingdom of heaven" refers to God's sovereign rule, which Jesus came to establish on earth. The phrase "subject to violence" can be understood in the context of the opposition and persecution faced by John the Baptist, Jesus, and their followers. This opposition came from both religious leaders and political authorities. Theologically, this reflects the spiritual warfare between God's kingdom and the forces of evil. The violent reaction to the kingdom's advance is seen in the hostility towards Jesus and His message, as well as the martyrdom of John the Baptist.and the violent lay claim to it This phrase suggests that those who are forceful or aggressive are attempting to seize the kingdom. In a historical context, this could refer to the zealots and other groups who sought to bring about God's kingdom through physical force or rebellion against Roman rule. Spiritually, it can also be interpreted as a call for believers to pursue the kingdom with determination and zeal, overcoming obstacles and opposition. This aligns with the idea of spiritual warfare, where believers must be proactive in their faith. Theologically, it underscores the cost of discipleship and the need for perseverance in the face of adversity, as seen in passages like <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> and <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A pivotal figure in the New Testament, John the Baptist was a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus Christ. His ministry marked the beginning of a new era in God's redemptive plan. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a> This term refers to God's sovereign rule and reign, which Jesus inaugurated through His life, death, and resurrection. It is both a present reality and a future hope for believers. 3. <a href="/topical/v/violence.htm">Violence</a> In this context, "violence" refers to the intense opposition and forceful efforts against the advancement of God's kingdom. It can also imply the fervent and determined pursuit of the kingdom by those who earnestly seek it. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_violent.htm">The Violent</a> This term can be understood as those who are forcefully opposed to the kingdom, as well as those who passionately and zealously pursue it, overcoming obstacles to lay hold of it. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus is the Messiah who brings the kingdom of heaven to earth. His ministry is the focal point of the conflict and advancement described in this verse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_kingdom's_opposition.htm">Understanding the Kingdom's Opposition</a> Recognize that the kingdom of heaven faces opposition both spiritually and physically. Believers should be prepared for challenges as they pursue God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/z/zealous_pursuit_of_the_kingdom.htm">Zealous Pursuit of the Kingdom</a> Embrace a fervent and determined attitude in seeking God's kingdom. This involves prioritizing spiritual growth and actively participating in God's work on earth. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_awareness.htm">Spiritual Warfare Awareness</a> Be aware of the spiritual battle that accompanies the advancement of God's kingdom. Equip yourself with the armor of God and remain steadfast in prayer and faith. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Persevere in your faith journey, understanding that the path to the kingdom may involve trials and tribulations. Trust in God's strength and guidance. <a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_god's_mission.htm">Active Participation in God's Mission</a> Engage actively in spreading the gospel and living out kingdom values. This involves both personal transformation and impacting the world around you.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 11</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'kingdom_suffers_violence'.htm">What does "kingdom of God suffers violence" mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_bilhah_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'kingdom of God suffers violence' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_spiritual_sacrifices.htm">What are the key events in Jesus' life timeline?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_jesus'_life_and_teachings_fulfill_god.htm">How does Jesus' life and teachings fulfill God's promise?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence.--The Greek verb may be either in the middle voice, "forces its way violently," or passive, as in the English version, but there is little doubt that the latter is the right rendering. The words describe the eager rush of the crowds of Galilee and Judaea, first to the preaching of the Baptist, and then to that of Jesus. It was, as it were, a city attacked on all sides by those who were eager to take possession of it.The violent take it by force.--The Greek noun is without the article, "men who are violent or use force." The meaning is determined by the preceding clause. The "violent" are men of eager, impetuous zeal, who grasp the kingdom of heaven--i.e., its peace, and pardon, and blessedness--with as much eagerness as men would snatch and carry off as their own the spoil of a conquered city. Their new life is, in the prophet's language, "given them as a prey" (<a href="/jeremiah/21-9.htm" title="He that stays in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goes out, and falls to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be to him for a prey.">Jeremiah 21:9</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/45-5.htm" title="And seek you great things for yourself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil on all flesh, said the LORD: but your life will I give to you for a prey in all places where you go.">Jeremiah 45:5</a>). There is no thought of hostile purpose in the words.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - It is curious that in St. Luke's account of this speech of our Lord's he should omit our vers. 12-14 (on ver. 15, see note there), thus leaving out all Christ's plainer and more direct teaching about the relation of John to himself. St. Luke places (<a href="/luke/16-16.htm">Luke 16:16</a>) our vers. 12 and 13 in what appears to be merely a cento of sayings. Possibly the original occasion has been recorded by neither evangelist, but in Matthew the passage certainly brings out the thought upon which our Lord was insisting on this occasion. And. Slightly adversative (δέ), for there is a change of subject. Christ urges his hearers to more definitely range themselves under his banner. From the days of John the Baptist until now. Yet this was not more than a few months! Possibly the sentence had become modified in oral teaching, so as to include many years, say up to A.D. or 60. St. Luke's ἀπὸ τότε is easy enough. Observe the implied success of John's work as herald. He so prepared the way that men were eager to enter the kingdom which he had said was at hand. The kingdom of heaven. The realm ruled over by Messiah, of which the then community of believers was the earnest (vide Introduction, p. 25.). Suffereth violence (βιάζεται). In Luke it is middle, "Every man entereth violently into it;" and though it is certainly passive here, St. Luke's phrase compels us to understand the reason of the violence to be entrance into the kingdom. The kingdom is not ill treated, but it is as it were taken by storm (Meyer). Nosgen strangely understands the phrase to mean that the kingdom is set forward with power, and he would apparently see in "the violent" a special reference to our Lord and John. And the violent; and men of violence (Revised Version); καὶ βιασταί: only they; men whose mind is made up and who care not what force and power they employ to attain their object. Take it by force; ἁρπάζζουσιν αὐτήν, "grasp it for themselves," like rough and violent bandits seizing their prey. Weiss sees in this verse blame of the politico-Messianic endeavours to hasten the completion of the kingdom. This explanation is good in itself (cf. <a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a>), but disconnects the verse from its context. Our Lord is describing the energy with which some souls are pressing in, and urging the need of such energy if salvation is to be obtained. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/11-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>From ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. days ἡμερῶν (hēmerōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. of John Ἰωάννου (Iōannou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Baptist Βαπτιστοῦ (Baptistou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_910.htm">Strong's 910: </a> From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner. until ἕως (heōs) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. now, ἄρτι (arti) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_737.htm">Strong's 737: </a> Now, just now, at this moment. Adverb from a derivative of airo through the idea of suspension; just now. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heaven οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. has been subject to violence, βιάζεται (biazetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_971.htm">Strong's 971: </a> From bios; to force, i.e. to crowd oneself, or to be seized. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] violent βιασταὶ (biastai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_973.htm">Strong's 973: </a> A forceful, violent man; one who is eager in pursuit. From biazo; a forcer, i.e. energetic. lay claim ἁρπάζουσιν (harpazousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_726.htm">Strong's 726: </a> To seize, snatch, obtain by robbery. From a derivative of haireomai; to seize. to it. αὐτήν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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