“Enter in by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter in by it.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 7:13 in context
Matthew 7:10–16
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Or if he asks for a fish, who will give him a serpent?
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If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
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Therefore, whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
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“Enter in by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter in by it.
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How narrow is the gate and the way is restricted that leads to life! There are few who find it.
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“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.
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By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles?
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