Matthew 7:14

because strait is the gate, and narrow the road, which leadeth to life, and they are but a few who find it.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 in through the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and spacious the road, which leadeth to perdition, and they are many who enter that way:

15Take heed then of false prophets, who come to you in the garb of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16Thus shall the last be first, and the first last; for many are called, but the elect are few.

Matthew 25:1THEN shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock! for your Father takes delight in giving 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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