Discovery BoxMatthew 11:12 
Context11:12 From 1 the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and forceful people lay hold of it. 2
Matthew 26:50
Context26:50 Jesus 3 said to him, “Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came and took hold 4 of Jesus and arrested him.
Matthew 26:52
Context26:52 Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back in its place! 5 For all who take hold of the sword will die by the sword.
1 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
2 tn Or “the kingdom of heaven is forcibly entered and violent people take hold of it.” For a somewhat different interpretation of this passage, see the note on the phrase “urged to enter in” in Luke 16:16.
3 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
4 tn Grk “and put their hands on Jesus.”
5 tn The translation “put your sword back in its place” for this phrase is given in L&N 85.52.
