Luke 13:23
“Master,” someone asked, “are there but few in the path of salvation?” And Jesus answered,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
In Context
22Jesus went through towns and villages, teaching as he went, and making his way towards Jerusalem.
Cross References
Matthew 19:25On hearing this, the disciples exclaimed in great astonishment, “Who then can possibly be saved?”
Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few chosen.”
Mark 13:4“Tell us when this will be, and what will be the sign when all this is drawing to its close.”
Luke 21:7So the disciples questioned Jesus, “But, teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when this is near?”
Acts 1:7His answer was, “It is not for you to know times or hours, for the Father has reserved these for his own decision;
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 →