Matthew 7:14

Translations

Modern

But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Traditional

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Literal

For narrow is the gate and compressed the way that is leading to life, and few are those finding it.

Latin

Quam angusta porta, et arcta via est, quæ ducit ad vitam: et pauci sunt qui inveniunt eam!

Original

Greek

English

But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Notes

Matthew 7:14

Only a few people accept the truth shown in Christ (see Matthew 19:23; 20:16; 22:14; see also John 3:19; 6:66–71).

Matthew 7:13–27

The Sermon on the Mount ends with a call to decide about Jesus and his teachings (see Matthew 4:23; 9:35). Those who hear the message of Jesus about the kingdom must obey him to gain eternal life. Or else, they reject him and God will condemn them. There is no third way (Deuteronomy 30:15–20; Psalm 1; Proverbs 12:28; Jeremiah 21:8).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Faith and Good Deeds

Events

Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28

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Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure.

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