Matthew 7:13

ENTER in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and spacious the way, that conducteth to destruction; and they are many who go therein.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

12All therefore that you will that men shall do unto you, so also do you unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

14How small is the gate, and narrow the way, that leadeth unto salvation; and they are few who find it!

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Cross References

Matthew 3:2and saying, Repent! the kingdom of heaven hath drawn nigh.

Matthew 18:2And Jeshu called a child, and made him stand in the midst of 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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