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Strait---probably from the base of <G2476> (histemi); narrow (from obstacles standing close about) :- strait.
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Matthew 7:13 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:
Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it
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Narrow--Vine's Words: Afflict, Affliction, Narrow, Press, Strait (be in a), Straitened, Throng, Trouble--
akin to the base of <G5147> (tribos); to crowd (literal or figurative) :- afflict, narrow, throng, suffer tribulation, trouble----Strongs
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Straight---a straight line, road, etc.
If people are told, being a Christian is all Joy and Peace, they have been told a lie. It is a rough road, a narrow way---full of tribulation and trouble, and the strait gate, that you enter (my way of looking at it) can be as narrow or broad as you as you make it. You can narrow it down, to follow Jesus, for two reasons, 1. Following Jesus will build your character, to be like Him. And Christians should have the most honest, firm, solid, loving character as is possible. And obtain joy and peace even in the middle of trouble.
2. To obtain eternal life.
Or, you can even be born again, and follow the broad way of fun and games, not serious about what you do. If it feels good, do it, and end up in destruction. Most people looking for fun, don't know what joy is. But that's what they are seeking, but fun doesn't last.
God taught me how a person can have joy and peace even in the midst of trouble, after the death of my daughter, age 39 and died of brain cancer. I was heartbroken and then even though my mother was 97, we never want to give them up, She died 3 Mo later.
One night at a house church, I told them how heartbroken I was, they gathered around me and prayed, and I was very surprised at the peace and joy that I felt. Although I still miss them, that deep sadness left me.
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