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A Call for Holy Zeal
Most commentators (including Barnes, Calvin, and Spurgeon) understand this 'violence' as a positive, passionate eagerness. Since John the Baptist began preaching, the kingdom of heaven has become so desirable that people are forcefully and earnestly pressing into it. This isn't a hostile act, but a picture of holy zeal, showing the intensity with which believers should pursue God and His salvation, leaving spiritual apathy behind.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:12
18th Century
Theologian
And from the days of John, etc. That is, from the days when John began to preach. It is not known how long this was, but it was probably n…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 11:12
Suffereth violence (βιαζετα). This verb occurs only here and in Lu 16:16 in the N.T. It seems to be middle in Luke and Deissmann (…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:12
19th Century
Preacher
John had aroused an unusual earnestness which had not died out. Men were eager for the glories of “the kingdom of heaven.” Though they misinterpret…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:12
This enigmatic saying has called forth a host of interpretations. The following interpretation does justice both to the context and to the language…
John Calvin
On Matthew 11:12
16th Century
Theologian
Since the days of John, I have no doubt that Christ speaks honorably of the majesty of the Gospel because many sought it with warm affecti…
John Gill
On Matthew 11:12
17th Century
Pastor
And from the days of John the Baptist until now
From the time that he began to preach, to the then present time,
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 11:7–15
17th Century
Minister
What Christ said concerning John was not only for his praise but for the people's profit. Those who attend to the word will be called to give an ac…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 11:1–15
13th Century
Philosopher
After saying these things, the Lord passed from there to teach and preach, and this was for three reasons.
- So that what He had said by…