Luke 13:23

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

[Along the way] someone asked Him, “Lord, will [only] a few people be saved?” And He answered them,

Cross References

Matthew 7:14

But the door that is narrow and the road that is restricted lead to [spiritual] life and [only] a few people will find them.

Matthew 22:14

For many people are called [by God] but [only those] few [who respond] are chosen [by Him].”

Matthew 20:16

So, the [person who seems to be] last will be first [i.e., in importance and blessings], but the [person who seems to be] first will [end up] being last.”

Matthew 19:25

When the disciples heard this, they were utterly amazed, saying, “Who then can [possibly] be saved?”

Luke 13:22

Then Jesus went through [various] towns and villages, teaching as He traveled on to Jerusalem.

Luke 13:24

“You should try hard to enter [God’s kingdom] by means of the narrow door, for I tell you, many people will try to enter it but will not be able to.