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 any one wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mark 8:34
And calling the multitude to Him with His disciples, He said to them, Whosoever wishes to 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 first hated me.
John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues: but the hour is coming, that every one killing you may think he is offering service to God.
Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and it behooves them through many tribulations to enter into the kingdom of God.
1 Thessalonians 3:2
and we sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God in the gospel of Christ, in order to establish you, and exhort you concerning your faith;
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Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few elected.
Romans 3:17
and they have not known the way of peace.