11 "In solemn truth I tell you that there has not arisen among those born of women a greater than Johnthe Baptist; yet one of the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12 "From the days of Johnthe Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by storm.
18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil assault, and will preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever! Amen!
28 Wherefore since we are receiving a kingdom which is unshakable, let us give thanks, and so offer acceptable worship to God, with holy awe and fear,
29 FOR INDEED OUR GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE.
21 "Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
11 "I tell you that many will come from the east and from the west, and sit down with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
19 "So whoever breaks one of these least commandments, and teaches others to break them, will be least in the kingdom of heaven. But he who keeps them and teaches them, he will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 "For I assure you that unless your righteousness exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not find entrance into the kingdom of heaven.
24 He told them another parable. "The kingdom of heaven," he said, "is like a man who sowed good seed in his field;
25 "but while men were asleep his enemy came and sowed tares among his wheat and went away.
26 "And when the blade shot up and formed the wheat-kernel, then the tares also appeared.
27 "The slaves of the owner went to him and said. "Was it not good seed, sir, that you sowed in your field? From whence then, do you get tares?
28 "It is an enemy who has done this, he answered. "The slaves said to him, Do you want us to go and collect them?
29 "No, he answered, for fear lest while you are collecting the tares, you at the same time pull up the wheat.
30 "Let both grow together until harvest, and at harvest-time I will tell the reapers to first gather the tares and tie them in bundles for burning, but to bring all the wheat into my store-house."
31 He set forth to them another parable, saying. "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard-seed which a man took and planted in his field.
32 "This is indeed the smallest of seeds, but when it is grown it is greater than any herb, and becomes a tree, so that the winged things of the sky come and roost in its branches."
44 "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in the ground, which a man finds but buries again, and then in his joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that land.
45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of beautiful pearls.
46 "When he finds one of great price, he goes and sells everything he has and buys it.
1 At that hour his disciples came to Jesus and asked him, "Who is really greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
2 When he had called a little child to him, Jesus set him among them, and answered.
3 "In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will not even enter the kingdom of heaven.
4 "Whoever therefore will humble himself like this little child, is greatest in the kingdom of heaven;
47 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and gathered fish of every kind.
48 "When it was full they hauled it upon the beach, and sat down and sorted the good fish into baskets, but threw the worthless fish away.
49 "So will it be at the end of the age. The angels will go forth and separate the wicked from the righteous, and fling them into the furnace of fire.
50 "There shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.
36 After he had sent the people away and gone into the house, his disciples came to him and said, "Explain to us the parable about the weeds in the field."
37 "The sower of the seed," he answered, "is the Son of man;
38 "the field is the world; the good seed is the sons of the kingdom; the weeds, the sons of the Evil One.
39 "The enemy who sows the weeds is the Devil. The harvest is the end of the age. The reapers are the angels.
40 "Just as the weeds are collected together and burnt with fire, so will it be at the end of the age.
41 "The son of man will send forth his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all hindrances, and whoever practises iniquity,
42 "and will throw them into the fiery furnace. There will be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.
43 "And then shall the just shine forth like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let him who has ears to hear, listen!
33 He told them another parable. He said, "The kingdom of heaven is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until the whole was leavened."
10 So, brothers, take diligent care to make your calling and election sure; for if you do this, you will never stumble.
11 For so the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will be richly supplied to you.
32 "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
1 In those days came John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea;
2 "Repent," said he, "for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
9 "So pray in this way. "Our Father who art in heaven, May thy name be hallowed,
10 thy kingdom come, and thy will be done, On earth, as in heaven.
7 "As you go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
18 "Moreover I say to you that you are Petros (a rock), and on this petra (rock) I will build my church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against her.
19 "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind upon the earth shall be bound in the heavens, and whatever you loose upon earth shall be loosed in the heavens."
5 Listen, my dear brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and to inherit the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth."
6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for the righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied.
7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10 "Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 "Blessed are you when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my names sake.
12 "Rejoice and exult in it, because your reward was great in the heavens; for so did they persecute the prophets before you.
14 "Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of heaven belongs."
23 So Jesus said to his disciples. "In solemn truth I tell you that a rich man will find it difficult to enter the kingdom of heaven.
24 "I tell you again, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven."
25 When they heard this the disciples were utterly astounded. "Who then can be saved?" they exclaimed. Jesus looked at them.
26 "With men this is impossible," he said, "but with God all things are possible."
17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near."
5 For be well assured that no one guilty of fornication or impurity or covetousness which is idolatry, has any heritage in the kingdom of Christ and of God.