Matthew 7:14

Modern English Version

because small is the gate and narrow is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.

Cross References

Matthew 22:14

“For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and complete will of God.

Isaiah 35:8

A highway shall be there, a roadway, and it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass on it, but it shall be for the wayfaring men, and fools shall not wander on it.

Mark 8:34

When He had called the people to Him, with His disciples, He said to them, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

Acts 14:22

strengthening the minds of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith, to go through many afflictions and thus enter the kingdom of God.

Proverbs 8:20

I walk in the way of righteousness, in the paths of justice,

Isaiah 30:21

Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right hand and when you turn to the left.

John 16:33

“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have distress. But be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.”

Matthew 20:16

“So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Jeremiah 6:16

Thus says the Lord: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths where the good way is and walk in it, and you shall find rest for your souls. But they said, “We will not walk in it.”

Luke 12:32

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Isaiah 57:14

And it shall be said, “Build up, build up, prepare the way, take up every stumbling block out of the way of My people.”

Romans 9:32

Why not? Because they did not seek it by faith, but by the works of the law. For they stumbled over the stumbling stone.

John 16:2

They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he is offering a service to God.

Psalm 16:11

You will show me the path of life. In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Matthew 7:13

“Enter at the narrow gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who are going through it,

Matthew 7:15

“Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.