Matthew 7:14

O how narrow the gate, and confined is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it! 1 Warning Against False Prophets

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

In Context

13“Enter in through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way which leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in through it.

15“But beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16Thus the last shall be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.” 1 A Third Time Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection

Matthew 25:1“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who having taken their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom.

Luke 12:32“Do not fear, little flock, because your Father is well pleased to give to 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 →

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