Matthew 7:13

“Enter ye in at the strait gate, etc.] By the “strait gate” is meant Christ himself; who elsewhere calls himself “the door”, (<431007>John 10:7-9) as he is into the church below, and into all the ordinances and privileges of it; as also to the Father, by whom we have access unto him, and are let into communion with him, and a participation of all the blessings of grace; yea, he is the gate of heaven, through which we have boldness to enter into the holiest of all by faith and hope now; as there will be hereafter an abundant entrance into the kingdom and glory of God, through his blood and righteousness. This is called “strait”; because faith in Christ, a profession of it, and a life and…”

“CONCLUSION AND EFFECT OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. (Mat. 7:13-29) Enter ye in at the strait gate--as if hardly wide enough to admit one at all. This expresses the difficulty of the first right step in religion, involving, as it does, a triumph over all our natural inclinations. Hence the still stronger expression in Luke (Luk 13:24), "Strive to enter in at the strait gate." for wide is the gate--easily entered. and broad is the way--easily trodden. that leadeth to destruction, and--thus lured "many there be which go in thereat."”

“Enter ye in at the strait gate - Christ here compares the way to life to an entrance through a gate. The words “straight” and “strait” have very different meanings. The former means “not crooked;” the latter, “pent up, narrow, difficult to be entered.” This is the word used here, and it means that the way to heaven is “pent up, narrow, close,” and not obviously entered. The way to death is open, broad, and thronged. The Saviour here referred probably to ancient cities. They were surrounded with walls and entered through gates. Some of those, connected with the great avenues to the city, were broad and admitted a throng; others, for more private purposes, were narrow, and few would be seen…”

“The strait gate - The holiness described in the foregoing chapters. And this is the narrow way. Wide is the gate, and many there are that go in through it - They need not seek for this; they come to it of course. Many go in through it, because strait is the other gate - Therefore they do not care for it; they like a wider gate. Luk 13:24. Matthew 7:15”

“7:13-27 The Sermon on the Mount closes with a call to decide about Jesus and his teaching (see 4:23; 9:35). Those who hear Jesus’ message regarding the Kingdom must follow him to obtain eternal life or disown him and experience God’s condemnation. There is no middle way (Deut 30:15-20; Ps 1; Prov 12:28; Jer 21:8). 7:13 Entering through the narrow gate refers to the decision to follow Jesus as the Messiah. The wide gate and broad highway refer to the decision not to follow Jesus and his teachings. • Hell refers to being thrown into the fire, not entering the Kingdom of Heaven, being banished from the presence of Jesus, and being ruined (7:19-23, 27).”

“at: Mat 3:2, Mat 3:8, Mat 18:2, Mat 18:3, Mat 23:13; Pro 9:6; Isa 55:7; Eze 18:27-32; Luk 9:33, Luk 13:24; Luk 13:25, Luk 14:33; Joh 10:9, Joh 14:6; Act 2:38-40, Act 3:19; Co2 6:17; Gal 5:24 for: Gen 6:5, Gen 6:12; Psa 14:2, Psa 14:3; Isa 1:9; Rom 3:9-19; Co2 4:4; Eph 2:2, Eph 2:3; Jo1 5:19; Rev 12:9, Rev 13:8, Rev 20:3 that: Mat 25:41, Mat 25:46; Pro 7:27, Pro 16:25; Rom 9:22; Phi 3:19; Th2 1:8, Th2 1:9; Pe1 4:17, Pe1 4:18; Rev 20:15 Matthew 7:14”