Matthew 7:14 “But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only…”

Matthew 7:14

But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

World English Bible

How narrow is the gate and the way is restricted that leads to life! There are few who find it.

American Standard Version

For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.

Geneva Bible 1599

Because the gate is streight, and the way narowe that leadeth vnto life, and fewe there be that finde it.

Darby Translation

For narrow the gate and straitened the way that leads to life, and they are few who find it.

Young's Literal Translation

how strait [is] the gate, and compressed the way that is leading to the life, and few are those finding it!

Bible in Basic English

For narrow is the door and hard the road to life, and only a small number make discovery of it.

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Cross references

“narrow”

Isaiah 35:8 Proverbs 8:20 Mark 8:34 Acts 14:22 John 15:18–20 Isaiah 30:21

Isaiah 35:8 · BSB

And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it— only those who walk in the Way— and fools will not stray onto it.

Proverbs 8:20 · BSB

I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,

Mark 8:34 · BSB

Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples, and He told them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

Acts 14:22 · BSB

strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

John 15:18–20 · BSB

If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.

Isaiah 30:21 · BSB

And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

“and few”

Luke 13:23–30 Matthew 22:14 Romans 12:2 Matthew 20:16 Luke 12:32 Romans 9:27–29

Luke 13:23–30 · BSB

“Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,

Matthew 22:14 · BSB

For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Romans 12:2 · BSB

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Matthew 20:16 · BSB

So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

Luke 12:32 · BSB

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

Romans 9:27–29 · BSB

Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites is like the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

15Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

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