And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
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Theophylact of Ochrid
AD 1107
It would seem that this does not follow the train of thought, but it does. Consider this: Christ, by saying of Himself that He is greater than John, strongly urges them to believe in Him, showing that many are by force acquiring the kingdom of heaven, that is, faith in Him. And there is need of great force, for in order to leave father and mother and to despise one’s own life, how much force is needed?
