Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 11:12-15

"And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if ye are willing to receive [it,] this is Elijah, that is to come. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear." — Matthew 11:12-15 (ASV)

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Let him listen to what the heaven-sent messenger has to say; let him especially pay attention to his accents when he says, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if you will receive it, this is Elias, who was to come. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

But how many there are who have ears and do not hear! The external organ is affected, but the internal ear of the soul is not reached at all. Blessed are those who, having ears, truly hear.