Luke 16:16
“The law and the Prophets were vntill Iohn: since that time the kingdome of God is preached, and euery man preasseth into it.”
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Luke 16:16 Context
14And the Pharisees also who were couetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. 15And he said vnto them, Ye are they which iustifie your selues before men, but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed amongst men, is abomination in the sight of God. 16The law and the Prophets were vntill Iohn: since that time the kingdome of God is preached, and euery man preasseth into it. 17And it is easier for heauen and earth to passe, then one title of the law to faile. 18Whosoeuer putteth away his wife, & marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoeuer marrieth her that is put away from her husband, committeth adultery.
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Other Translations for Luke 16:16
The law and the prophets [were] until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
- King James Version
"The Law and the Prophets {were proclaimed} until John; since that time the gospel of the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The law and the prophets were till John: but then came the preaching of the kingdom of God, and everyone makes his way into it by force.
- Basic English Bible
The law and the prophets [were] until John: from that time the glad tidings of the kingdom of God are announced, and every one forces his way into it.
- Darby Bible
The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
- Webster's Bible
The Law and the Prophets continued until John came: from that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God has been spreading, and all classes have been forcing their way into it.
- Weymouth Bible
The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.
- World English Bible
The lawe and prophetis til to Joon; fro that tyme the rewme of God is euangelisid, and ech man doith violence in to it.
- Wycliffe Bible
the law and the prophets [are] till John; since then the reign of God is proclaimed good news, and every one doth press into it;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for Luke 16:16
16:16 The law and the prophets were in force until John: from that time the Gospel takes place; and humble upright men receive it with inexpressible earnestness. #Mt 11:13|.
People's Bible Notes for Luke 16:16
Lu 16:16 The law and the prophets. See PNT "Mt 11:13".