Matthew 7:14

How 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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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“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.

15“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 20:16Just so the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Matthew 25:1“Then the kingdom of the heavens will be like ten virgins who, taking their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom.

Luke 12:32“Do not fear, little flock, because it pleased the 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 →

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