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Luke 16:16 KJV
Luke · chapter 16 · verse 16 · King James Version
The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.Luke 16:16 · King James Version
Luke 16:16 in context
14And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
15And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
16The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.
17And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.
18Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.
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Key words (Strong's)
- prophetsprophētēsin Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things, one who, moved by…G4396 →
- preachedeuangelizōto bring good news, to announce glad tidings, used in the OT of any kind of good news, of…G2097 →
- pressethbiazōto use force, to apply force, to force, inflict violence onG971 →
- kingdombasileiaroyal power, kingship, dominion, rule, not to be confused with an actual kingdom but…G932 →
- sinceapoof separation, of local separation, after verbs of motion from a placeG575 →
- JohniōannēsJohn = " Jehovah is a gracious giver" , John the Baptist was the son of Zacharias…G2491 →
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