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 will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mark 8:34
And calling the multitude, with his disciples, he said to them, Whoever wishes to follow after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.
John 15:18
If the world hates you, you know that it hated me before you.
John 16:2
They shall put you out of the synagogues; but the hour is coming when every one that kills you will think he renders God a service.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.
1 Thessalonians 3:2
and sent Timothy, our brother and God's co-laborer in the gospel of Christ, to confirm you and to exhort you in behalf of your faith,
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Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few chosen.
Romans 3:17
and the way of peace they have not known.