Matthew 7:13

Enter in through the strait gate; because wide is the gate, and broad the way, that leads to destruction, and many are they who go in thereat.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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:

In Context

12Therefore all things whatever ye would that men should do to you, so also do ye to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

14[7:14]Because strait is the gate, and narrow the way, that leads to life, and few are they who find it.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:2and saying: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 18:2And Jesus, calling a little child to him, placed it in the midst of them,

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 →

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