Matthew 7:14

But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Majority Standard Bible

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

13Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

15Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

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Cross References

Proverbs 8:20I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,

Isaiah 35:8And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it.

Jeremiah 6:16This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’

Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first will be last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Matthew 25:1“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Luke 12:32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased 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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