Matthew 7:14

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Summary

Matthew 7:14

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

Because

General references

Romans 3:17

Bible References

Because

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.

I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice,

You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying, "This is the correct way, walk in it," whether you are heading to the right or the left.

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.

He says, "Build it! Build it! Clear a way! Remove all the obstacles out of the way of my people!"

The Lord said to his people: "You are standing at the crossroads. So consider your path. Ask where the old, reliable paths are. Ask where the path is that leads to blessing and follow it. If you do, you will find rest for your souls." But they said, "We will not follow it!"

Then Jesus called the crowd, along with his disciples, and said to them, "If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

"If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me first.

They will put you out of the synagogue, yet a time is coming when the one who kills you will think he is offering service to God.

They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions."

We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,

General references

those of them numbered were 8,580.

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity -- every good way.

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death.

For many are called, but few are chosen."

and the way of peace they have not known."