From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it ... "To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: " 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge and you did not mourn.' ... Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent ... At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children ... "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.