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 chooseth 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 also, he said to them, Whoever chooseth to follow me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
John 15:18
If the world hateth you, ye know that it hath hated me before it hated you.
John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues; yea, the hour is coming when every one that killeth you will think that he is offering sacrifice to God.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying that it is through many afflictions that we mast enter into the kingdom of God.
1 Thessalonians 3:2
and sent Timothy, our brother and a fellowlaborer with God in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to encourage you in your faith,
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Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Romans 3:17
and the way of peace they know not.