[Along the way] someone asked Him, “Lord, will [only] a few people be saved?” And He answered them,
When the disciples heard this, they were utterly amazed, saying, “Who then can [possibly] be saved?”
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.”
For many people are called [by God] but [only those] few [who respond] are chosen [by Him].”
But the door that is narrow and the road that is restricted lead to [spiritual] life and [only] a few people will find them.
Then Jesus went through [various] towns and villages, teaching as He traveled on to Jerusalem.
“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.