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Matthew 7:13-23

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Matthew 7:13-23 · 11 verses

Matthew 7:13-23

13Enter 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: strait: or, narrow

14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Because: or, How

15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

16Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

19Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

20Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

21Not 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.

22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

As the sermon nears its close, Jesus sharpens the choice. Two gates: one wide, one narrow. Two trees, known by their fruit. Two kinds of confessor: those who say “Lord, Lord,” and those who do the will of the Father. The teaching is no longer about how to live well within the kingdom — it is about whether you will enter at all.