Matthew 7:13

“Go in through the narrow gate; because wide is the gate and broad is the way which leads away into perdition, and those who are going in through it are many.

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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

12So then, whatever you want people to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

14How narrow is the gate and confined the way which leads away into life, and those who are finding it are few!

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Cross References

Matthew 3:2and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has come near!”

Matthew 18:2So Jesus called a little child to Him, set him 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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