Take Kingdom By Force

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

The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and every man entereth violently into it.

Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken away from you, and shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

And in the days of those kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed, nor shall the sovereignty thereof be left to another people; but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angelsgoing forthto war with the dragon; and the dragon warred and his angels; — read the full passage →

But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

And the seventh angel sounded; and there followed great voices in heaven, and they said, The kingdom of the world is becomethe kingdomof our Lord, and of his Christ: and he shall reign for ever and ever.

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh — read the full passage →

until the ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High, and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

These shall war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings; and they also shall overcome that are with him, called and chosen and faithful.

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: — read the full passage →

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh — read the full passage →

And the kingdom and the dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High: his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field: — read the full passage →

Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. — read the full passage →

Then cometh the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have abolished all rule and all authority and power.

Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. — read the full passage →

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the evil one, and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side.

And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their life even unto death.

And I heard a great voice in heaven, saying, Now is come the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accuseth them before our God day and night.

I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Think not that I came to send peace on the earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. To him that overcometh, to him will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.

But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye enter not in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering in to enter.

confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.

Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: and David waxed stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.

Or know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with men, — read the full passage →

neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, There! for lo, the kingdom of God is within you.

How art thou fallen from heaven, O day-star, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, that didst lay low the nations! — read the full passage →

Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring in certain of the children of Israel, even of the seed royal and of the nobles;

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

if we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will deny us:

They therefore, when they were come together, asked him, saying, Lord, dost thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? — read the full passage →

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Jesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew again into the mountain himself alone.

And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. — read the full passage →

who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love;

preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, none forbidding him.

And when they had appointed him a day, they came to him into his lodging in great number; to whom he expounded the matter, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning till evening.

And he entered into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, reasoning and persuading as to the things concerning the kingdom of God. — read the full passage →

These things said his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man should confess him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

He came unto his own, and they that were his own received him not.

Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.

And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding;

so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

And the nations shall walk amidst the light thereof: and the kings of the earth bring their glory into it.

And I saw the heaven opened; and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon called Faithful and True; and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. — read the full passage →

And I heard a great voice in heaven, saying, Now is come the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accuseth them before our God day and night. — read the full passage →

And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angelsgoing forthto war with the dragon; and the dragon warred and his angels; — read the full passage →

But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory: — read the full passage →

Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son, — read the full passage →

Verily I say unto you, What things soever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and what things soever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. — read the full passage →

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: — read the full passage →

and the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the evil one; — read the full passage →

And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angelsgoing forthto war with the dragon; and the dragon warred and his angels; — read the full passage →

And he that overcometh, and he that keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations: — read the full passage →

Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?

which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God; to the end that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

to the end that ye should walk worthily of God, who calleth you into his own kingdom and glory.

For our citizenship is in heaven; whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. — read the full passage →

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. — read the full passage →

Then cometh the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have abolished all rule and all authority and power. — read the full passage →

but I buffet my body, and bring it into bondage: lest by any means, after that I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.

Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain. — read the full passage →

and whom he foreordained, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

And as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

But when they believed Philip preaching good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

And in these days Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren, and said (and there was a multitude of persons gathered together, about a hundred and twenty),

They therefore, when they were come together, asked him, saying, Lord, dost thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? — read the full passage →

They therefore, when they were come together, asked him, saying, Lord, dost thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?

If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came (and the scripture cannot be broken),

No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: and I will raise him up in the last day.

Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me; — read the full passage →

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. — read the full passage →

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.

Think ye that I am come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: — read the full passage →

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Woe unto you lawyers! for ye took away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.

When the strong man fully armed guardeth his own court, his goods are in peace: — read the full passage →

But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There are some here of them that stand by, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God come with power. — read the full passage →

But no one can enter into the house of the strong man, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force. — read the full passage →

Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. — read the full passage →

Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.