Matthew 7:12–14

7:12 In16 everything, treat others as you would want them17 to treat you,18 for this fulfills19 the law and the prophets.

The Narrow Gate

7:13 “Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 7:14 But the gate is narrow and the way is difficult that leads to life, and there are few who find it.

16	tn Grk “Therefore in.” Here οὖν (oun) has not been translated.
17	tn This is a generic use of ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos), referring to both males and females.
18	sn Jesus’ teaching as reflected in the phrase treat others as you would want them to treat you, known generally as the Golden Rule, is not completely unique in the ancient world, but here it is stated in its most emphatic, selfless form.
19	tn Grk “is.”