Meanings
- ChristianityThe path that leads to eternal life, which can only be tread on through faith in Jesus Christ and is filled with hardship.
I will stand, even when the world leaves me all alone / Walking down the narrow road
2024, “Stand”, performed by One Common3 more examples
The narrow road is rugged to view, and steep and difficult of ascent. It is the way into which God by His Spirit leads the sinner through "the straight gate" of repentance toward God, and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ.
1869 December 1, A.P.C., “The Great Mistake”, in The Christian Sentinel or Soldiers' Magazine, number 156, page 182She frequently experienced great consolation while her father read to her the Holy Scriptures, and was encouraged by the hope that her dearest relations were walking in the narrow road.
1822 August 1, “Memoir of Miss E. Ruck”, in The Christian Guardian, and Church of England Magazine, page 302We're pilgrims on the journey of the narrow road, and those who've gone before us line the way.
1987, Jon Mohr, “Find Us Faithful”
Origin
Based on Matthew 7:14.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Chinese Cantonese 窄路
- 窄路 (zaak³ lou⁶)path to eternal life
Chinese Mandarin 窄路
- 窄路 (zhǎilù)path to eternal life
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