Matthew 11:12
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.
Treated in 6 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Pilgrim's Progress ·
The Second Stage cites Matt. 11:12
…. So after he had received and given many wounds to those that attempted to keep him out, Matt. 11:12; Acts 14:22; he cut his way through them all, and pressed forward into the palace; at whi…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Christian Perfection cites Matt. 11:12
…om of heaven,” here, (as in the following verse, where it is said to be taken by force.) [Matt. 11:12] or, “the kingdom of God,” as St. Luke expresses it, — is that kingdom of God on earth wh…
- Selected Sermons of Jonathan Edwards ·
Ruth’s Resolution cites Matt. xi. 12
…iversal in the use of means, and to do what we do with our might, and to persevere in it. Matt. xi. 12, “The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” 2. A choos…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.8 The Eighth Commandment cites Matt 11: 12
…eal.’ Mark 10: 19. This is not the violence which takes the ‘kingdom of heaven by force.’ Matt 11: 12. (2) The house-thief, who purloins and filches out of his master’s cash, or steals his wa…
- The Pilgrim's Progress ·
The First Stage cites Matt. 11:12
…all my life; I thought you would come in by a violent hand, or take the kingdom by storm. Matt. 11:12. Mercy: Alas! to be in my case, who that so was could but have done so? You saw that the …
- Selected Sermons of George Whitefield ·
The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful cites Matt. 11:12
… of God, that “the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force,” Matt. 11:12, and are therefore exhorted to “strive,” with the greatest intenseness, and eagerness of …