Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

American Standard Version (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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And from the days of John the Baptist till now, the kingdom of heaven is forcing its way in, and men of force take it.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

From the days of John the Baptizer until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`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,