Matthew 7:14
How narrow is the gate, and how straight is the way, which leads to life, and few there are who find it!
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In Context
15Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:20I walk in the way of justice, in the midst of the paths of judgment,
Isaiah 35:8And there shall be a path and a road in that place. And it will be called the Holy Way. The defiled will not pass through it. For this will be an upright path for you, so much so that the foolish will not wander along it.
Jeremiah 6:16Thus says the Lord: “Stand above the ways, and see and ask, about the ancient paths, as to which is the good way, and then walk in it. And you will find refreshment for your souls. But they said: ‘We will not walk.’
Matthew 20:16So then, the last shall be first, and the first shall be last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Matthew 25:1“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be like ten virgins, who, taking their lamps, went out to meet the groom and the bride.
Luke 12:32Do not be afraid, little flock; for it has pleased your Father 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 →