Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Gates » Illustrative » (strait,) of the entrance to life
because narrow is the gate, and confined is the way which leads unto life, and there are few that find it.
Highways » Figurative
For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, who said, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.
The highway of the upright is to separate himself from evil; he that keeps his way preserves his soul.
And there shall be a highway for the remnant of his people, which shall be left from Assyria like as it was for Israel in the day that he came up out of the land of Egypt.
And a highway shall be there and a way, and it shall be called The Way of Holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; and for those in it there shall be someone to go with them, in such a manner that the foolish shall not err therein. No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, nor shall any be found there so that the redeemed can walk there: And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with songs; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall retain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
The voice of him that cries in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places made plain:
Enter ye in at the narrow gate, for the way that leads to destruction is wide and spacious, and those who follow it are many; because narrow is the gate, and confined is the way which leads unto life, and there are few that find it.
Highways » Illustrative » (narrow,) of the way of life
because narrow is the gate, and confined is the way which leads unto life, and there are few that find it.
Life » The gate and way which leads to life
The way of life is uphill to the wise, that he may separate himself from Sheol below.
Enter ye in at the narrow gate, for the way that leads to destruction is wide and spacious, and those who follow it are many; because narrow is the gate, and confined is the way which leads unto life, and there are few that find it.
And he went through the cities and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. Then someone said unto him, Lord, are there few that are saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.
Right » Hand taken » Way
to give light to those that dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
because narrow is the gate, and confined is the way which leads unto life, and there are few that find it.
The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.
that the LORD thy God may show us the way in which we walk, and that which we should do.
Righteous » Few
For many are called, but few are chosen.
because narrow is the gate, and confined is the way which leads unto life, and there are few that find it.
The Saved » Description of » Number spoken of as few
Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.
which in the time past were disobedient, when once the patience of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being made ready, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Yet thou hast a few persons in Sardis who have not defiled their garments, and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
because narrow is the gate, and confined is the way which leads unto life, and there are few that find it.
Strait gate » The narrow path toward righteousness
Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.
Enter ye in at the narrow gate, for the way that leads to destruction is wide and spacious, and those who follow it are many; because narrow is the gate, and confined is the way which leads unto life, and there are few that find it.
Way » Evil provided » Right
to give light to those that dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
because narrow is the gate, and confined is the way which leads unto life, and there are few that find it.
The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.
that the LORD thy God may show us the way in which we walk, and that which we should do.