“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. New Living Translation “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. English Standard Version “Enter by the ...

2023年7月31日 · Matthew 7:13-14 depicts two separate gates, one narrow and one wide, that have different outcomes for those who venture through them: “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.

The Narrow and Wide Gates. 13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

2024年9月17日 · In Matthew 7:13–14 Jesus describes two gates: the wide gate—taken by many—that leads to destruction (Matthew 7:13); and the narrow gate—taken by few—that leads to life (Matthew 7:14). One gate is wide to accommodate the many who enter the way leading to destruction, while the other is narrow to represent the relatively few who seek ...

The concept of "The Wide Gate" is derived from the teachings of Jesus Christ, specifically found in the Gospel of Matthew. It serves as a metaphorical representation of the path leading to destruction, contrasting with the "narrow gate" that leads to life.

The imagery of a "wide" gate implies something easy to see, and easy to get through. It also suggests something that accommodates our preferences: wide gates give us more choice over how to pass through than do narrow ones. Since what lies on the other side of that gate appears to be easy, it's the choice most people will make.

2023年7月21日 · Matthew 7:13, “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.” King James Version (KJV) “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.

2025年2月19日 · In this verse, Jesus presents the imagery of two different gates – one narrow and one wide. This symbolism represents the decisions we face as we navigate our spiritual journey. The narrow gate symbolizes a pathway that leads to …

The Devil is said to be a wide gate, not extended by the mightiness of his power, but made broad by the license of his unbridled pride. Christ is said to be a strait gate not with respect to smallness of power, but to His humility; for He whom the whole world contains not, shut Himself within the limits of the Virgin's womb.

Jesus clearly and carefully warns man about going in the wide gate. He proclaims the wide gate delivers men to Hell. The other gate is the one that takes men to Heaven. Which gate are you entering? The decision, the choice is yours. Are you going to believe men, or Jesus?