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NASB | Matthew 7:14 "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:14 "But small is the gate and narrow and difficult to travel is the path that leads the way to [everlasting] life, and there are few who find it. [Deut 30:19; Jer 21:8] |
Bible Question: Does this verse indicate that most people will not go to heaven? |
Bible Answer: docandlinda2 Doc makes a good point there in that commentary that the road to destruction is an easier trek, sin feels good or no one would be doign it, and it entangles the lost on the broad road to hell. The call to be saved goes out to many, but one few get in because only a few get called out of sin. We can't get out of sin on our own steam, we need help to even choose to get out. Mathew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. This is another indicator that most people will not go to heaven, not only as in your verse, where the majority trod the broad road on their own choice to hell, but only a few will get called off the road and be placed on the narrow path to heaven. blessings abound, bowler |