Translation Comparison

Matthew 7:13

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Matthew 7:13 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Matthew 7:13 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	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:
American Standard VersionASV	Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Enter in through the narrow gate, for wide the gate and broad the way that leads to destruction, and many are they who enter in through it.
English Revised VersionERV	Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many be they that enter in thereby.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in by it.
World English BibleWEB	\|Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Go ye in through the strait gate, because wide is the gate, and broad the way that is leading to the destruction, and many are those going in through it;
American King James VersionAKJV	Enter you in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	\|Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad the road which leads to ruin, and many there are who enter by it;

King James Bible

KJV

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:

American Standard Version

ASV

Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Enter in through the narrow gate, for wide the gate and broad the way that leads to destruction, and many are they who enter in through it.

English Revised Version

ERV

Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many be they that enter in thereby.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in by it.

World English Bible

WEB

|Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Go ye in through the strait gate, because wide is the gate, and broad the way that is leading to the destruction, and many are those going in through it;

American King James Version

AKJV

Enter you in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

|Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad the road which leads to ruin, and many there are who enter by it;