Matthew 7:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

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.

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.”

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.

Isaiah 57:14

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

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.

Matthew 20:16

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

Matthew 22:14

Many are invited, but only a few are chosen.

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.

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.

Luke 12:32

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

John 16:2

You will be chased out of the Jewish meeting places. And the time will come when people will kill you and think they are doing God a favour.

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.

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.”

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.