Matthew 11:12 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
`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,
English ASV
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.
English Amplified
And 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 share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion].
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
And 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 share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion].
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
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.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
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.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
But from the days of John the baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence, and [the] violent seize on it.
English EASY 2024
From the time that John the Baptist began to teach until now, the kingdom of heaven is becoming very strong. Strong people are trying to attack it.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Since the time John the Baptizer came until now, God's kingdom has been going forward strongly. And people have been trying to take control of it by force.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
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.
English God's Word - GW 1995
From the time of John the Baptizer until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful people have been seizing it.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
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.
English KJV 1611
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
English LSB
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has forcefully advanced, and the strong take it by force.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
"From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent are taking it by force.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and forceful people lay hold of it.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Since the days of John the Baptist, the kingdom of heaven has been advancing with force. And forceful people are taking hold of it.
English NIV
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.
English NKJ 1982
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
English NLT
And from the time John the Baptist began preaching and baptizing until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people attack it.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
From the moment John stepped onto the scene until now, the realm of heaven’s kingdom is bursting forth, and passionate people have taken hold of its power.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and men of violence take it by force.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
And from the time John the Baptist began preaching and baptizing until now, ardent multitudes have been crowding toward the Kingdom of Heaven,
English Tyndale 1537
From the time of John baptist hitherto, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence,