Matthew 7:13 nasb — "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many…

NASB

""Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it."

— Matthew 7:13, NASB

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Matthew 7 — Context

10

"Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he?

11

"If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!

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"In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

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"Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.

14

"For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.

15

"Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

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"You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?

Matthew 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:13 say?
Matthew 7:13 in the NASB reads: “"Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.”
Where is Matthew 7:13 in the Bible?
Matthew 7:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 13.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 7:13.
What translation should I read Matthew 7:13 in?
Matthew 7:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 7:13?
Matthew 7:13 reads (NASB): “"Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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