King James Bible
KJVBecause strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Translation Comparison
Matthew 7:14
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Matthew 7:14 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | How narrow is the gate, and strait is the way that leadeth to life: and few there are that find it! | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For narrow the gate and straitened the way that leads to life, and they are few who find it. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few be they that find it. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth to life, and few there are that find it. | |
World English BibleWEB | How narrow is the gate, and restricted is the way that leads to life! Few are those who find it. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | how strait is the gate, and compressed the way that is leading to the life, and few are those finding it! | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads to life, and few there be that find it. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | because narrow is the gate and contracted the road which leads to Life, and few are those who find it. |
American Standard Version
ASVFor narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHow narrow is the gate, and strait is the way that leadeth to life: and few there are that find it!
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor narrow the gate and straitened the way that leads to life, and they are few who find it.
English Revised Version
ERVFor narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few be they that find it.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBecause strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth to life, and few there are that find it.
World English Bible
WEBHow narrow is the gate, and restricted is the way that leads to life! Few are those who find it.
Young's Literal Translation
YLThow strait is the gate, and compressed the way that is leading to the life, and few are those finding it!
American King James Version
AKJVBecause strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads to life, and few there be that find it.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTbecause narrow is the gate and contracted the road which leads to Life, and few are those who find it.
King James Bible
KJVBecause strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
American Standard Version
ASVFor narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHow narrow is the gate, and strait is the way that leadeth to life: and few there are that find it!
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor narrow the gate and straitened the way that leads to life, and they are few who find it.
English Revised Version
ERVFor narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few be they that find it.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBecause strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth to life, and few there are that find it.
World English Bible
WEBHow narrow is the gate, and restricted is the way that leads to life! Few are those who find it.
Young's Literal Translation
YLThow strait is the gate, and compressed the way that is leading to the life, and few are those finding it!
American King James Version
AKJVBecause strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads to life, and few there be that find it.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTbecause narrow is the gate and contracted the road which leads to Life, and few are those who find it.