Bible Verses About "What Is the Narrow Gate in Matthew 7"
Jesus taught that the path to eternal life is narrow and few find it, contrasting it with the broad way that leads to destruction.
Jesus taught that the path to eternal life is narrow and few find it, contrasting it with the broad way that leads to destruction.
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." — Matthew 7:13-14 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Narrow Gate in Matthew 7?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
"Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able."
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