Matthew 7:14

But the gate is narrow and the way is difficult 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

13Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many people who go through it.

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

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Cross References

Proverbs 8:20I walk in the path of righteousness, 1 in the midst of the paths of justice. 1

Isaiah 35:8A highway will be there called The Holy Way. 1 The unclean will not travel it. But it will be for him who walks in it. 1 No fool will go on it. 1

Jeremiah 6:16Yahweh says this, “Stand at the road crossing and look; ask for the ancient pathways. 1 'Where is this good way?' Then go on it and find a resting place for yourselves. 1 But the people say, 'We will not go.' 1

Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first last.” + 20:16 The best ancient copies omit Many are called, but few are chosen .

Matthew 25:1Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

Luke 12:32Do not fear, little flock, because your Father is very 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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