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:

Cross-reference

In Matthew 7:24, the wise builder who obeys Jesus' words exemplifies the one who enters the narrow gate—both require active obedience to the teaching.

Matthew 25:46 contrasts eternal punishment and life – the two outcomes of the narrow and wide gates.

Matthew 25:41 specifies the eternal fire prepared for the devil – the destination of those on the broad road.

In Matthew 23:13, the Pharisees shut the kingdom—contrasting the narrow gate that is open to those who truly seek entry.

In Matthew 18:3, Jesus explicitly links becoming like children to entering the kingdom—the narrow gate is the way into that kingdom.

Matthew 22:14 echoes the 'many vs few' motif—many invited but few chosen, just as many enter the wide gate but few find the narrow.

Revelation 20:15 shows the lake of fire as the destination of the wide gate — those not written in the book of life are thrown there.

In 1 Peter 4:18, the same warning about the difficulty of salvation for the righteous reinforces the narrow gate — the wicked face even worse destruction.

2 Thessalonians 1:9 describes everlasting destruction and being shut from God – the fate of the wide gate.

Philippians 3:19 states their destiny is destruction – identical end as the wide gate.

John 14:6 Allusion

In John 14:6, Jesus declares He is the only way to the Father — the narrow gate is exclusive, just as He is the sole path to life.

John 10:9 Allusion

John 10:9 identifies Jesus as the door — the narrow gate is literally Christ, through whom salvation comes.

Luke 13:25 Parallel

In Luke 13:25, the shut door parallels the narrow gate — many will seek to enter but be denied, echoing the broad way leading to destruction.

Luke 13:24 Parallel

In Luke 13:24, Jesus uses the same narrow door metaphor, emphasizing the struggle to enter—a direct parallel passage.

In Ezekiel 18:27-32, turning from sin saves one's life—directly parallels choosing the narrow gate that leads to life.

Proverbs 16:25 says a way that seems right ends in death – directly parallels the deception of the wide gate.

Proverbs 7:27 warns of the highway to the grave – same path imagery as the broad gate leading to destruction.

Isaiah 5:14 Parallel

Isaiah 5:14 depicts Death opening its mouth wide to consume many—the same image of a wide opening swallowing the multitudes as the wide gate.

Mark 8:34 Parallel

Mark 8:34 calls for self-denial and cross-bearing—the costly commitment required to take the narrow gate leading to life.

Proverbs 14:12 warns that a seemingly right way ends in death—mirroring the wide gate's deceptive appeal that leads to destruction.

Psalm 1:6 Parallel

Psalm 1:6 contrasts the Lord's knowledge of the righteous way with the perishing way of the wicked — exactly the two gates.

Job 31:3 Related theme

Job 31:3 confirms that destruction is for the wicked — the same fate as those who take the wide gate.

Isaiah 55:7 Parallel

In Isaiah 55:7, turning from wickedness brings pardon—this is the repentance required to enter the narrow gate.

Proverbs 15:9 contrasts the way of the wicked with pursuing righteousness—similar two-path morality as the narrow versus wide gate.

In Proverbs 9:6, wisdom calls to leave simplicity and walk in insight—parallel to leaving the wide path for the narrow way of life.

Romans 9:22 Parallel

Romans 9:22 speaks of objects of wrath prepared for destruction – echoes the destiny of the broad road's travelers.

2 Thessalonians 1:8 says God will punish the disobedient – the judgment awaiting those on the broad road.

Hebrews 4:11 urges striving to enter God's rest, echoing the call to enter the narrow gate — both require deliberate effort to avoid falling short.

1 Peter 4:17 questions the outcome for gospel rejecters – implying the destruction of the broad road.

Psalm 1:1 Parallel

Psalm 1:1 describes the blessed man who avoids the wicked — a parallel to choosing the narrow path instead of the wide.