Matthew 11:10-12

Contemporary English Version

^10 (A) In the Scriptures God says about him, “I am sending my messenger ahead to get things ready for you.” ¹¹ I tell you no one ever born on this earth is greater than John the Baptist. But whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John.

^12 (B) From the time of John the Baptist until now, violent people have been trying to take over the kingdom of heaven by force.