Verse Comparison: Matthew 11:12
American Standard Version
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.
Amplified® Bible
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].
Contemporary English Version
From the time of John the Baptist until now, violent people have been trying to take over the kingdom of heaven by force.
Darby English Version
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.
Good News Bible
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.
International Standard Version
"From the days of John the Baptist until the present, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people have been attacking it.
King James Version
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
New American Standard Bible
"From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.
New International Version
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.
New King James Version
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.
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.
Young's Literal Translation
`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,
