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12 And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing,[a] and violent people are attacking it. 13 For before John came, all the prophets and the law of Moses looked forward to this present time. 14 And if you are willing to accept what I say, he is Elijah, the one the prophets said would come.[b]

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  1. 11:12 Or the Kingdom of Heaven has suffered from violence.
  2. 11:14 See Mal 4:5.

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