Matthew 7:14

For the gate is small, and the road narrow, that leads to life, and there are few who find it.

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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

13Go in by the small gate. The road that leads to destruction is broad and spacious, and many go in by it.

15“Beware of false teachers – people who come to you in the guise of sheep, but at heart they are ravenous wolves.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16So those who are last will be first, and the first last.”

Matthew 25:1“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.

Luke 12:32So do not be afraid, my little flock, for your Father has been 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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