Luke 13:24

And he said to them: Strive to enter in through the strait gate; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

In Context

23And a certain one said to him: Lord, are there few that are saved?

25When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, open to us, and he answering shall say to you, I know you not whence ye are;

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Cross References

Matthew 7:13Enter in through the strait gate; because wide is the gate, and broad the way, that leads to destruction, and many are they who go in thereat.

Mark 6:18For John said to Herod: It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

Matthew Henry on Luke 13:24-31

Curiosity Checked; The Doom of Sinful Professors. 23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: 26 Then shall ye begin to say, We… Read the whole commentary →

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