Matthew 7:14
How narrow is the gate, and restricted the way, that leads to life, and few are those who find it.
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Proverbs 8:20I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice,
Isaiah 35:8And a highway shall be there, and a way. And it shall be called The way of holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, but is shall be for [the redeemed], the wayfaring men. Yea fools shall not err [in it].
Jeremiah 6:16Thus says LORD, Stand ye in the ways and see. And ask for the old paths where is the good way. And walk in it, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk.
Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first last, for many are called but few chosen.
Matthew 25:1Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to the bridegroom's gathering.
Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock, because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 7:13-15
The Sermon on the Mount. 12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Our Lord Jesus here presses upon us that righteousness towards men which is an essential branch of true… Read the whole commentary →