Psalms 118:20

20 This is the Lord's gate; only those who are good may enter through it.

Psalms 118:20 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 118:20

This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.
] This seems to be spoken by some other person or persons, distinct from David and the Messiah, pointing at some particular and principal gate, upon hearing the above word: by which is meant, not the gate of the house of the sanctuary of the Lord, as the Targum; but the Messiah himself, afterwards spoken of as the stone rejected by the builders, and made the head of the corner; who is the way of access to God; the door into the church or sheepfold; the strait gate that leads to eternal life; by which none but righteous persons enter into heaven; even such who are made righteous, through the imputation of his righteousness to them; see ( John 10:1 John 10:9 ) ( 14:4 ) ( Matthew 7:14 ) .

Psalms 118:20 In-Context

18 The Lord has taught me a hard lesson, but he did not let me die.
19 Open for me the Temple gates. Then I will come in and thank the Lord.
20 This is the Lord's gate; only those who are good may enter through it.
21 Lord, I thank you for answering me. You have saved me.
22 The stone that the builders rejected became the cornerstone.
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