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Jesus speaks soberly about the kingdom and violence.
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Matthew 11:12

The Kingdom and Violence

John’s Question and the Invitation to Rest · Matthew 11

Story guide: Jesus speaks about the kingdom of heaven suffering violence and violent people seizing it.

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12But from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and violent people seize it.

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