12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
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The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. …
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 7-15)We have here the high encomium which our Lord Jesus gave of John the Baptist; not only to revive his honour, but to revive his work. Some of Christ’s disciples might perhaps take occasion from the question John sent, to reflect upon him, as weak and wavering, and inconsistent with himself, to prevent which Christ gives him this character. Note, It is our duty to consult the reputation of our breth…
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