Luke 13:23
“Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
In Context
22Then Jesus traveled throughout the towns and villages, teaching as He made His way toward Jerusalem.
Cross References
Matthew 19:25When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”
Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Mark 13:4“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?”
Luke 21:7“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”
Acts 1:7Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.
Matthew Henry on Luke 13:19-23
The Widow of Nain. 18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. 20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. 22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and… Read the whole commentary →