Matthew 7:14
For narrow the gate and straitened the way that leads to life, and they are few who find it.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
15But beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but within are ravening wolves.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:20I walk in the path of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
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 through it; but it shall be for these. Those that go [this] way even fools, shall not err [therein].
Jeremiah 6:16Thus saith Jehovah: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the ancient paths, which is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk [therein].
Matthew 20:16Thus shall the last be first, and the first last; for many are called ones, but few chosen ones.
Matthew 25:1Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be made like to ten virgins that having taken their torches, went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of 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 →