Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
eternal Death » The way to, described
The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore God,
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Destruction » The way that leads to destruction
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Direction » What gate to enter into
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Someone asked him, "Lord, will only a few be saved?" So he said to them, "Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.
Evil » Way » General references to
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
whose paths are morally crooked, and who are devious in their ways;
They are unfamiliar with peace; their deeds are unjust. They use deceitful methods, and whoever deals with them is unfamiliar with peace.
There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.
The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Gates » Figurative » Of salvation
Open the gates so a righteous nation can enter -- one that remains trustworthy.
Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
He was afraid and said, "What an awesome place this is! This is nothing else than the house of God! This is the gate of heaven!"
Open for me the gates of the just king's temple! I will enter through them and give thanks to the Lord. This is the Lord's gate -- the godly enter through it.
Gates » Illustrative » (wide,) of the entrance to ruin
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Highways » Figurative
For he is the one about whom Isaiah the prophet had spoken: "The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight.'"
The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.
There will be a highway leading out of Assyria for the remnant of his people, just as there was for Israel, when they went up from the land of Egypt.
A thoroughfare will be there -- it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it; it is reserved for those authorized to use it -- fools will not stray into it. No lions will be there, no ferocious wild animals will be on it -- they will not be found there. Those delivered from bondage will travel on it, those whom the Lord has ransomed will return that way. They will enter Zion with a happy shout. Unending joy will crown them, happiness and joy will overwhelm them; grief and suffering will disappear.
A voice cries out, "In the wilderness clear a way for the Lord; construct in the desert a road for our God. Every valley must be elevated, and every mountain and hill leveled. The rough terrain will become a level plain, the rugged landscape a wide valley.
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. But the gate is narrow and the way is difficult that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Highways » Illustrative » (broad,) of the way to destruction
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Life » The gate and way which leads to life
The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. But the gate is narrow and the way is difficult that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Then Jesus traveled throughout towns and villages, teaching and making his way toward Jerusalem. Someone asked him, "Lord, will only a few be saved?" So he said to them, "Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.
Pathway of sin » General references to
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
whose paths are morally crooked, and who are devious in their ways;
They are unfamiliar with peace; their deeds are unjust. They use deceitful methods, and whoever deals with them is unfamiliar with peace.
There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.
The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Strait gate » The narrow path toward righteousness
"Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. But the gate is narrow and the way is difficult that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Way » Evil provided » Evil, pathway to sin
The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.
whose paths are morally crooked, and who are devious in their ways;
They are unfamiliar with peace; their deeds are unjust. They use deceitful methods, and whoever deals with them is unfamiliar with peace.
There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.
The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Way » Figurative » Of sin, broad
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Ways » The way that leads to destruction
"Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.