Matthew 7:14 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹⁴ But the door that is narrow and the road that is restricted lead to [spiritual] life and [only] a few people will find them.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁴ because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁴ But the gate is narrow (contracted by pressure) and the way is straitened and compressed that leads away to life, and few are those who find it. [Deut. 30:19; Jer. 21:8.]

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁴ For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.

Common English Bible

¹⁴ But the gate that leads to life is narrow and the road difficult, so few people find it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ How narrow is the gate, and how straight is the way, which leads to life, and few there are who find it!

Matthew 7:14 Referencias Cruzadas

Matthew 22:14

For many people are called [by God] but [only those] few [who respond] are chosen [by Him].”

Romans 12:2

And you people must not be conformed to [the values and standards of] this age, but you should become transformed [i.e., changed in attitude and action] by having your mind renewed [i.e., to think in a totally different way]. Then you will be able to determine [and practice] God’s will, the thing that is good, and acceptable and perfect.

Mark 8:34

And He called the crowd to Him, along with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wants to be my follower, he should deny himself [i.e., of always having his own way] and accept his cross [i.e., his responsibilities, with all their difficulties] and then he can become my follower.

Acts 14:22

[Along the way] they strengthened the hearts of the disciples, urging them to continue [to believe and practice] the faith and [explaining] that entering God's [heavenly] kingdom [See II Tim. 4:18] requires enduring many trials.

John 16:33

I have said these things to you so that you can have peace in [fellowship with] me. You will have trouble in the world, but cheer up, for I have conquered the world.”

Matthew 20:16

So, the [person who seems to be] last will be first [i.e., in importance and blessings], but the [person who seems to be] first will [end up] being last.”

Luke 12:32

“[And], do not be afraid, little flock [Note: Jesus refers to His small band of disciples as sheep following Him as their Shepherd], for your Father was pleased to give you the kingdom.

Romans 9:32

Why? Because they did not [attempt to do it] by faith [in Him], but by trying to fulfill all the requirements [of the law]. So, they stumbled over “the stumbling stone,” [i.e., the Jews refused to become obedient to Christ. See I Pet. 2:6-8].

John 16:2

The Jewish authorities will expel you from their synagogues. In fact, the time will come when whoever kills you will think he is doing a service to God.

Matthew 7:13

“You should enter [God’s kingdom] by means of the narrow door, for the wide door and the broad road are the ones that lead to [spiritual and physical] destruction. And many people will enter [that wide door].

Matthew 7:15

“Look out for deceiving prophets, who approach you wearing sheep’s clothing, but who are [actually] starving wolves in their hearts.