Matthew 7:14
how narrow [is] the gate and compressed the way that is leading to life, and few are those finding it!
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Proverbs 8:20I cause to walk in a path of righteousness, || In midst of paths of judgment,
Isaiah 35:8And a highway has been there, and a way, || And it is called the “Way of Holiness.” The unclean do not pass over it, || And He Himself [is] by them, || Whoever is going in the way—even fools do not err.
Jeremiah 6:16Thus said YHWH: “Stand by the ways and see, and ask for paths of old, || Where [is] this—the good way? And go in it, || And find rest for yourselves. And they say, We do not go.
Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first last, for many are called, and few chosen.”
Matthew 25:1“Then will the kingdom of the heavens be likened to ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom;
Luke 12:32Do not fear, little flock, because your Father delighted 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 →