Matthew 7:14

Full Chapter

September 29, 2025

KJV

Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

BSB

But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

WEB

How narrow is the gate, and restricted is the way that leads to life! Few are those who find it.

YLT

how strait is the gate, and compressed the way that is leading to the life, and few are those finding it!

F.O.G Original

(14) Because the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to zoe-life and there’s few who find it.

F.O.G

(14) Because the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to zoe-life and there’s few who find it.

F.O.G MSG

But the gate that leads to life is narrow and the road is difficult—only a few discover it and choose to walk it.ᵇ

Footnotes:

¹⁴ᵇ Narrow gate and difficult road: Jesus is describing the path of discipleship—it requires surrender, sacrifice, and swimming against the current of worldly values. Most people choose the easy path of following their own desires rather than God’s will.