Matthew 7:14

Contemporary English Version 1995

But the gate to life is very narrow. The road that leads there is so hard to follow that only a few people find it.

Cross References

Matthew 22:14

Many are invited, but only a few are chosen.

Romans 12:2

Don't be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him.

Isaiah 35:8

A good road will be there, and it will be named “God's Sacred Highway.” It will be for God's people; no one unfit to worship God will walk on that road. And no fools can travel on that highway.

Mark 8:34

Jesus then told the crowd and the disciples to come closer, and he said: If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and follow me.

Acts 14:22

They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, “We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom.”

Proverbs 8:20

I always do what is right,

Isaiah 30:21

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, you will hear a voice saying, “This is the road! Now follow it.”

John 16:33

I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world, you will have to suffer. But cheer up! I have defeated the world.

Matthew 20:16

Jesus then said, “So it is. Everyone who is now last will be first, and everyone who is first will be last.”

Jeremiah 6:16

The Lord said: My people, when you stood at the crossroads, I told you, “Follow the road your ancestors took, and you will find peace.” But you refused.

Luke 12:32

My little group of disciples, don't be afraid! Your Father wants to give you the kingdom.

Isaiah 57:14

The Lord says, “Clear the road! Get it ready for my people.”

John 16:2

You will be chased out of the synagogues. And the time will come when people will kill you and think they are doing God a favor.

Psalm 16:11

You have shown me the path to life, and you make me glad by being near to me. Sitting at your right side, I will always be joyful.

Matthew 7:13

Go in through the narrow gate. The gate to destruction is wide, and the road that leads there is easy to follow. A lot of people go through that gate.

Matthew 7:15

Watch out for false prophets! They dress up like sheep, but inside they are wolves who have come to attack you.