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Matthew 7:13 Cross-References
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The Narrow Gate
“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 : strait: or, narrow”
Matthew 7:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 7:13
Jesus contrasts two paths: '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' (Greek: στενὴ ἡ πύλη καὶ τεθλιμμένη ἡ ὁδός, 'narrow the gate and constricted the way'). The 'wide gate' and 'broad way' suggest easy, popular path requiring little sacrifice. It 'leads to destruction' (ἀπώλειαν) - eternal ruin, not annihilation. 'Many' travel this path - majority does not determine truth. The imagery evokes Deuteronomy 30:15-20's choice between life and death, blessing and curse. The easy path is deceptive -...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 7:13
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“but in the end it leads to death.”
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.,Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.,,,,,,,,”
“he will be saved”
“and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to Yahweh”
“and live. Walk in the way of understanding.,Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding., עִזְבוּ פְתָאיִם וִחְיוּ וְאִשְׁרוּ בְּדֶרֶךְ בִּינָה׃ ,Forsake all thoughtlessness, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.,ἀπολείπετε ἀφροσύνην καὶ ζήσεσθε καὶ ζητήσατε φρόνησιν ἵνα βιώσητε καὶ κατορθώσατε ἐν γνώσει σύνεσιν,Leave folly, that ye may reign for ever; and seek wisdom, and improve understanding by knowledge.,,,,”
“And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.”
“when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed”
“And saying”
“Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:”