Matthew 7:14 - 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.

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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!

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁴ How narrow is the gate, and strait is the way that leadeth to life: and few there are that find it!

Matthew 7:14 Cross References

Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few are chosen.

Romans 12:2

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Isaiah 35:8

And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

Mark 8:34

And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Acts 14:22

confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Proverbs 8:20

I lead in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of judgment:

Isaiah 30:21

and thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

John 16:33

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Matthew 20:16

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Jeremiah 6:16

Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

Luke 12:32

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Isaiah 57:14

and shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people.

Romans 9:32

Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;

John 16:2

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

Psalm 16:11

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Matthew 7:13

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:

Matthew 7:15

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.