Ezra 10:13

The number of people is great, and it is a time of much rain; it is not possible for us to go on waiting outside. This is not a thing that may be done in one day or even two: for our sin in this business is great.

Ezra 10:18-44

Among the sons of the priests who were married to strange women were these: of the sons of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak and his brothers, Maaseiah and Eliezer and Jarib and Gedaliah.

Matthew 7:13-14

Enter through the narrow gate, since the gate to destruction is wide and the road that leads to destruction is wide and many enter through it.

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Summary

But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand without, neither is this a work of one day or two: for we are many that have transgressed in this thing.

Bible References

The people

Ezra 10:18
Among the sons of the priests who were married to strange women were these: of the sons of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak and his brothers, Maaseiah and Eliezer and Jarib and Gedaliah.
Matthew 7:13
Enter through the narrow gate, since the gate to destruction is wide and the road that leads to destruction is wide and many enter through it.