Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Luke 16:16 in English Standard Version "“The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone forces his way into it." Mt 11:12 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.Lu 4:43 but he said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.”Lu 15:1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.