Without it, they would have no choice but to come take it by force. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
In Matthew it reads: «From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and men of violence take it by force. (religion-online.org)
Jesus said (after His compliment of John the Baptist), «Until now the kingdom advanced by violent men, who took it by force.» (nakedpastor.com)