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:Because strait is the gate,and narrow is the way,which leadeth unto life,and few there be that find it.Beware of false prophets,which come to you in sheep's clothing,but inwardly they are ravening wolves.Ye shall know them by their fruits.Do men gather grapes of thorns,or figs of thistles?Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit;but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit,neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down,and cast into the fire.Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.Not every one that saith unto me,Lord,Lord,shall enter into the kingdom of heaven;but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.Many will say to me in that day,Lord,Lord,have we not prophesied in thy name?and in thy name have cast out devils?
2007-06-10 14:37:02 · 13 answers · asked by Diana 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Matthew 7
Very interesting passage. Used to scare me a little. Think about it. Not all who call on the Lord's name will enter. In fact, He will say to some "Away from me... I never knew you". In other words, there are people who think that they know the Lord and are doing His will, but they are wrong. That is why it is so important to know your bible. It is the only way to know God, who He is, and what He expects. He warns us ealier in the chapter that the path is narrow and so is the gate. Yet, the world will try and tell you that all roads lead to god. Well, God says that there is only one path and it is narrow. How will we know who is on this path? Well, we will know by their fruit. The way they live their lives. He lets us know through His saints in other books that if we love Him that we will keep His commandments. So, if you love Him, you'll keep His commandments and bear good fruit.
2007-06-10 14:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by ScottyJae 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 7:13-23
2007-06-10 21:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 7:13-14
2007-06-10 21:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by Ardys R 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Book of Mathew. 7:13.
I've read this many times. It is indeed easier to choose the path to destruction. the path that fulfills our desires right now, but in the long run only leads to despair.
We must ask ourselves: Is our path focused on compassion? On love? On forgiveness? If so, then we are following Jesus' path, one that often brings short term challenges, but also leads to wonderful rewards.
2007-06-10 21:46:04 · answer #4 · answered by Colin 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 7:13 “Go in through the narrow gate; because broad and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are the ones going in through it; 14 whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are the ones finding it.
15 “Be on the watch for the false prophets that come to YOU in sheep’s covering, but inside they are ravenous wolves. 16 By their fruits YOU will recognize them. Never do people gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles, do they? 17 Likewise every good tree produces fine fruit, but every rotten tree produces worthless fruit; 18 a good tree cannot bear worthless fruit, neither can a rotten tree produce fine fruit. 19 Every tree not producing fine fruit gets cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Really, then, by their fruits YOU will recognize those [men].
21 “Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 22 Many will say to me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And yet then I will confess to them: I never knew YOU! Get away from me, YOU workers of lawlessness.
2007-06-10 21:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Matt 7:14-22
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Matt 7:23 (KJV)
2007-06-10 21:50:19 · answer #6 · answered by John 1:1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's in Matthew chapter 7.
But since you have the whole text there (KJV), why did you need to ask the location? I'm confused...
2007-06-10 21:43:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's Matthew but it's missing a bit.
2007-06-10 21:45:47 · answer #8 · answered by RU SRS? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Holy Bible, the New Testament
Jesus said it
you can go to
www.biblegateway.com/
2007-06-10 21:42:41 · answer #9 · answered by Gifted 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
i'm really sorry it souned alike in a piece but since i am studying in so many different places then i cant say...sorry
god bless
2007-06-10 21:43:01 · answer #10 · answered by jennifer r 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋