Matthew 7:13

"Enter by the narrow gate; for broad is the gate and wide the road that leads to destruction, and many are they who go in by it;

Montgomery New Testament

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 everything that you would have men do to you, do you also the same to them; for this is the Law and the Prophets.

14"but the gate is narrow and the road is steep, which leads to life, and they are few who find it.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:2"Repent," said he, "for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

Matthew 18:2When he had called a little child to him, Jesus set him among them, and answered.

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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