Matthew 7:13
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 7
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:”Matthew 7:13
What Does Matthew 7:13 Mean?
Matthew 7:13 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 13 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 7:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 13:24“Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.”Proverbs 16:25“There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”Psalms 1:1“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”John 14:6“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”John 10:9“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”Proverbs 14:12“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”Isaiah 55:7“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”Isaiah 35:8“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.”Proverbs 9:6“Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.”Matthew 22:14“For many are called, but few are chosen.”Galatians 5:24“And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.”Ezekiel 18:27“Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.”Matthew 3:2“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 3:8“Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:”2 Corinthians 6:17“Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,”Revelation 20:15“And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.”Matthew 23:13“But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.”1 Peter 4:17“For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?”Ephesians 2:2“Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:”Psalms 1:6“For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.”
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