¹⁷ For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household;^(A) and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?^{(B) 18} And,

¹⁹ So then, those who suffer according to God’s will^(D) should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

The Narrow and Wide Gates

¹³ “Enter through the narrow gate.^(A) For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

¹⁴ But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

¹² What business is it of mine to judge those outside^(A) the church? Are you not to judge those inside?^(B)

¹³ God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.”^[a](A)