In sharp contrast, concerning the faithful ones, Jesus later said: “From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of the heavens is the goal toward which men press, and those pressing forward are seizing it. ” ​ — Matthew 11: 12.
Terava kontrastina lausus Jeesus hiljem oma ustavate järelkäijate kohta: „Ristija Johannese päevist siiamaani rünnatakse taevariiki ja kes seda ründavad, kisuvad ta endile ”.