Mat 7:13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 7:13-27: 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 ).

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‏ Matthew 7:13

Summary for Matt 7:13-27: 7:13-27 ^a The Sermon on the Mount closes with a call to decide about Jesus and his teaching (see 4:23 ^b; 9:35 ^c). 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 ^d; Ps 1 ^e; Prov 12:28 ^f; Jer 21:8 ^g). 7:13 ^h 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 ⁱ, 27 ^j).