Matthew 7:14

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

Text-Critical English NT

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“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.

15“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

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Cross References

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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