14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
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Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, …
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. …
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 12-14)Our Lord Jesus here presses upon us that righteousness towards men which is an essential branch of true religion, and that religion towards God which is an essential branch of universal righteousness. I. We must make righteousness our rule, and be ruled by it, Matt. 7:12. Therefore , lay this down for your principle, to do as you would be done by; therefore, that you may conform to the foregoing p…
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