Matthew 7:13-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 7:14

Because strait. L Tr. R margin Syriac. Vulgate &c., and some fifty codices read "How strait". narrow = straitened. unto. Greek. ei s. Same as "to", Matthew 7:14 . life: i.e. the life [eternal]. See note on Leviticus 18:5 . App-170 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 7:13

Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.The relative number of the saved and the lost is plain from this. They shall be as the few to the many. This eternally recurring contrast between the numbers of the saved and the lost with reference to each succeeding generation should not be... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 7:13-14

Matthew 7:13-14. Enter ye in at the strait gate— That is, strive to enter. See Luke 13:24. By the figurative expressions used in these verses, our blessed Saviour gives us to understand how easy it is to enter into destruction, and how hard it is for proud man to come to him for salvation through the infinite merit of his blood and by the power of his almighty grace: intimating at the same time,that the generality of mankind tread in the wide paths of error, and follow their passions; while... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 7:13

13. Enter ye in at the strait gate—as if hardly wide enough to admit one at all. This expresses the difficulty of the first right step in religion, involving, as it does, a triumph over all our natural inclinations. Hence the still stronger expression in Luke ( :-), "Strive to enter in at the strait gate." for wide is the gate—easily entered. and broad is the way—easily trodden. that leadeth to destruction, and—thus lured "many there be which go in thereat." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 7:14

14. Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life—In other words, the whole course is as difficult as the first step; and (so it comes to pass that). few there be that find it—The recommendation of the broad way is the ease with which it is trodden and the abundance of company to be found in it. It is sailing with a fair wind and a favorable tide. The natural inclinations are not crossed, and fears of the issue, if not easily hushed, are in the long run effectually... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 7:12-29

II. THE AUTHORITY OF THE KING 4:12-7:29Having introduced the King, Matthew next demonstrated the authority of the King. This section includes a narrative introduction to Jesus’ teaching and then His teaching on the subject of His kingdom. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 7:13-14

The two paths 7:13-14The Old Testament contains several references to diverging ways that force the traveler to choose between two paths (e.g., Deuteronomy 30:15; Deuteronomy 30:19; Psalms 1; Jeremiah 21:8). The AV translation "straight" is a bit misleading. That translation reflected the Latin strictum meaning narrow, and it probably contributed to the common idea of "the straight and narrow." However the Greek word stene clearly means narrow as contrasted with broad. The word "small" (Matthew... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 7:13-27

4. The false alternatives 7:13-27To clarify the essential choices that His disciples needed to make, Jesus laid out four pairs of alternatives. Their choices would prepare them to continue to get ready for the coming kingdom. Each of the four alternatives is a warning of catastrophic proportions. They all focus on future judgment and the kingdom. This section constitutes the conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Matthew 7:14

7:14 narrow (d-2) Or 'how narrow.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 7:1-29

The Sermon on the Mount (concluded)The connexion of thought in this chapter is less close than in the earlier part of the sermon, and the whole chapter bears the appearance of an appendix of miscellaneous practical maxims, many of which, however, may have really formed part of the sermon. The words about rash judgment, and about a tree being known by its fruit, as well as the striking conclusion, are found also in St. Luke’s sermon.1-5. On the habit of criticising others (Luke 6:37-42). St.... read more

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