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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. |
Subject: Who then is on this broad way? |
Bible Note: Dear RakPak, I observe and celebrate Pesach as well. I also have mezuzot affixed to the doorposts of my home. Those things do afford opportunity to instruct both Jewish and Gentile friends. However, one must be extremely careful not to advocate such practices as having any sort of efficacy before the Lord. Our holy God demands absolute perfection. The only means by which men may stand before Him, is by the imputation of our sins to Christ, and the imputation of His righteousness to us. That, alone, is our only hope (Acts 4:12). The redeemed can neither increase or decrease their righteousness before God -- the atonement of Christ is perfect, lacking nothing. Regarding your assertion of amazement: Is it not more amazing that any men seek Him (Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:13)? Unless the Lord drags a man to the cross, no one will come (John 6:44). Nevertheless, Christ explained to the Jews why they refused to believe in John 10:24-31. Remember, salvation is a work of God (Jeremiah 3:23), not a matter of persuasion (Ephesians 4:18). In Him, Doc |