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NASB | Matthew 7:13 ¶ "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:13 ¶ "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad and easy to travel is the path that leads the way to destruction and eternal loss, and there are many who enter through it. |
Bible Question: Your views on these Scripture passages and how they relate to salvation. Matt7:13,14 and Luke 13:24 Ezekiel |
Bible Answer: Interesting question! Christ is the only gate, He is the only door and only few will find it. Only few are willing to forsake everything and totally commit everything that they are to Christ! If we look at Matthew 14:14, Mark 2:4, Luke 7:24, and John 6:24, we see large crowds following Jesus and seeking Him. However in John 6:66, we learn that they all dwindle down to just a few after truly learning what the demands of discipleship really where. I believe that this is also true for the human race at large, and only those who really know Jesus and accept Him into their hearts will be saved! "For many are called, but few are chosen." (Matt. 22:14) What can we do to enter into this narrow gate? The answer is found in Matthew 24:45-46, where the Master returns to find the slave doing what he was told to do and faithful. For the Master will return on a day that is least expected. For we must do acts of righteousness out of our faith in Him, because of our relationship with Jesus Christ (Matthew 25:31-46). |