Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
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Bible References
Because
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
Mark 8:34
And he called to him the multitude with his disciples, and said to them, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
John 15:18
"If the world hates you, know that it hated me before it hated you.
John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God.
Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God."
1 Thessalonians 3:2
and we sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
General references
Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen."
Romans 3:17
and the way of peace they do not know."