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Matthew 7:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

The entrance to real life is like a narrow gate on a tight path — and honestly, not many people find it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The path to life isn't crowded because it's not easy to find.

📜 Historical ContextWhy was this verse written?

The Gospel of Matthew, traditionally attributed to the apostle Matthew, was written in Greek for a community of Jewish Christians, likely in Syria, around 8

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