Matthew 7:13

“Enter through the narrow gate, for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.

Text-Critical English NT

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

12“Therefore whatever you wish that others would do to you, do the same also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

14How narrow is the gate and restricted the way that leads to life, and there are few who find it!

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Cross References

Matthew 3:2“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.”

Matthew 18:2So Jesus called over a little child, placed him among 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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