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 said Jesus to his disciples, If any one is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me:
Mark 8:34
And calling the people and his disciples to Him, He said unto them, Whosoever is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me:
John 15:18
If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me first.
John 16:2
for they will excommunicate you: yea, the time is coming, that whosoever killeth you, will think that he offers an acceptable service to God.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.
1 Thessalonians 3:2
and sent Timothy our brother, and a minister of God, and our fellow-labourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you concerning your faith;
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Matthew 22:14
for there are many called, but few approved.
Romans 3:17
and the way of peace they have not known; and the fear of God is not before their eyes."