Matthew 7:14

whereas the gate is narrow, and the way troublesome, which leadeth into life, and few there be that find it.

1770 John Worsley 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

13Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be who go in thereat:

15And beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16Is thine eye evil because I am good? Thus the last shall be first, and the first last; for there are many called, but few chosen.

Matthew 25:1Then will the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom: and five of them were wise,

Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's pleasure 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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