Matthew 7:14
How narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it!
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In Context
15But beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.
Cross References
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 it shall be for the redeemed: the wayfaring men, yea fools, shall not err therein.
Jeremiah 6:16Thus saith Jehovah, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk therein.
Matthew 20:16So the last shall be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.
Matthew 25:1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure 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 →