WebThe events in Matthew 13–15 took place at a time when Jesus Christ and His disciples were facing increasing opposition from many of the Pharisees (see Matthew 12:14; 15:1–20). … WebMatthew 7:13. Enter ye in at the strait gate — The gate of true conversion, of self-denial, mortification, and universal holiness; the gate in at which few, comparatively speaking, are inclined to enter. “How strait,” says Erasmus, in his paraphrase on the place, “is the gate, how narrow the way that leadeth to life!

16: “Thou Art the Christ” (Matthew 15–17; Mark 7–9)

WebMatthew 7:12 Matthew 7:15. Continues after advertising. See also Matthew 7:13-14 in other biblical comments: A Textual Commentary On The Greek New Testament by Bruce M. Metzger. MATTHEW 7:13 platei/a h` pu,lh {B} The words h` pu,lh are absent (in ver. Matthew 7:13) from a* 1646 ita, b, c, h, ... WebAfter Zephaniah admonished the idolatrous people of Judah to “be silent” before the Suzerain God because the divine judgment was imminent (v. 7), he provides details regarding God’s coming judgment on the people of Judah. As the prophet reported God’s speech to Judah, he said, Then it will come about on the day of the LORD’s sacrifice ... cristian stancu

Matthew 7:13 - The Narrow Gate - Bible Hub

WebJust a little later in this same sermon (Matthew 7:15-16), Jesus commanded us to know ourselves and others by the fruit of their life, and some sort of assessment is … WebFor wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction; so that the one may be easily known from the other. There is no difficulty in finding out, or entering in at, or walking in the way of sin, which leads to eternal ruin. The gate of carnal lusts, and worldly pleasures, stands wide open, and many there be which go in thereat; cristian stamate