Luke 13:24
Strive to enter in through the narrow door; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
23And one said to him, Lord, are there few that are to be saved? And he said to them,
Cross References
Proverbs 14:6The scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy to the man of understanding.
Ecclesiastes 10:15The labor of the foolish man wearieth him, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.
Isaiah 58:2Yet they seek me daily, And desire to know my ways, As a nation that hath done righteousness, And hath not forsaken the ordinances of their God; They inquire of me concerning the judgments which bring salvation; They long for the coming of God.
Matthew 7:13Enter in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction; and many are they who go in thereat.
Mark 6:18For John had 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 →