King James Version
Matthew 7:14 in the King James Version says “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Because: or, ...” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Because: or, How”
Matthew 7:14 · KJV
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
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
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Because: or, How
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Ye shall know them by their fruits . Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is the gate”
G4439a gate, i.e., the leaf or wing of a folding entrance (literally or figuratively)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“is the way”
G3598a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
“unto”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“few”
G3641puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
“it”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
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