Matthew 7:14

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

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Matthew 7:14 in Other Translations

KJV
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
ESV
14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.
NLT
14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.
MSG
14 The way to life - to God! - is vigorous and requires total attention.
CSB
14 How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it.

Matthew 7:14 In-Context

12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?

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