Mat 11:12, 13:9, 11, 24, 47, 25:1 | ESV | STEP | From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence , and the violent take it by force .

Matthew 11:12

12 ^aFrom the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, ^{▼▼Or has been coming violently} and the violent take it by force.

Matthew 13:9

9 ^cHe who has ears, ^{▼▼Some manuscripts add here and in verse 43 to hear} let him hear.”

Matthew 13:11

11 And he answered them, ^e“To you it has been given to know ^fthe secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.

Matthew 13:24

The Parable of the Weeds

24 He put another parable before them, saying, ^g“The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field,

Matthew 13:47

The Parable of the Net

47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is ^hlike a net that was thrown into the sea and ⁱgathered fish of every kind.

Matthew 25:1

The Parable of the Ten Virgins

1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ^jten virgins who took their lamps ^{▼▼Or torches} and went to meet ^lthe bridegroom. ^{▼▼Some manuscripts add and the bride}