951 B
951 B
Jesus continues to talk to the crowds about John the Baptist.
among those born of women
“among those to whom a woman has given birth” or "all people who have ever lived" (see UDB)
no one is greater than John the Baptist
AT: “John the Baptist is the greatest”
in the kingdom of heaven
part of the kingdom that God will establish. AT: “who has entered into the kingdom of heaven.”
is greater than he is
"is more important than John is"
From the days of John the Baptist until now
"From the time John began preaching his message"
the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and men of violence take it by force
Possible meanings are 1) violent people treat it violently (see UDB) or 2) "people persecute the subjects of the kingdom of heaven, and violent men are trying to take control of it" or 3) "the kingdom of heaven has been going forward powerfully, and powerful men want to be part of it."