Matthew 7:14

New English Translation

But the gate is narrow and the way is difficult that leads to life, and there are few who find it.

Cross References

Psalm 16:11

You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.

Proverbs 8:20

I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice,

Isaiah 30:21

You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying, “This is the correct way, walk in it,” whether you are heading to the right or the left.

Isaiah 35:8

A thoroughfare will be there – it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it; it is reserved for those authorized to use it – fools will not stray into it.

Isaiah 57:14

He says, “Build it! Build it! Clear a way! Remove all the obstacles out of the way of my people!”

Jeremiah 6:16

The Lord said to his people: “You are standing at the crossroads. So consider your path. Ask where the old, reliable paths are. Ask where the path is that leads to blessing and follow it. If you do, you will find rest for your souls.” But they said, “We will not follow it!”

Matthew 20:16

So the last will be first, and the first last.”

Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Matthew 7:13

“Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.

Matthew 7:15

“Watch out for false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are voracious wolves.

Mark 8:34

Then Jesus called the crowd, along with his disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

Luke 12:32

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

John 16:2

They will put you out of the synagogue, yet a time is coming when the one who kills you will think he is offering service to God.

John 16:33

I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage – I have conquered the world.”

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions.”

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God – what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.

Romans 9:32

Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but (as if it were possible) by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,