Matthew 7:14

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 7:14

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

How narrow is the gate, and how straight is the way, which leads to life, and few there are who find it!

ERV

For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few be they that find it.

NHEB

How narrow is the gate, and difficult is the way that leads to life. Few are those who find it.

SMT

For strait the gate and afflicted the way leading into life, and few are they finding it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 7:14

BecauseG3754Conjunction straitG4728AdjectiveisthegateG4439Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction narrowG2346VerbisthewayG3598Noun Feminine whichG3588 leadethG520Verb untoG1519Preposition lifeG2222Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction fewG3641AdjectivetherebeG1526VerbthatfindG2147Verb itG846

Commentary for Matthew 7:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 7:14

Summary

Narrow path leads to eternal life

Event

Jesus describes difficult salvation

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD