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From the days of John the Baptist
"From the time John began preaching his message"
the kingdom of heaven suffers violence
This could mean 1) "enemies violently attack the kingdom of heaven" or 2) "the kingdom of heaven has been coming forcefully."
and men of violence take it by force
This could mean 1) "and violent people forcefully take it" or 2) "and forceful people grab onto it."