And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men seize it.
Luke 13:24 - English Majority Text Version Strive to enter through the narrow gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. Higit pang mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Strive to enter by the narrow door [force yourselves through it], for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able. American Standard Version (1901) Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Common English Bible “Make every effort to enter through the narrow gate. Many, I tell you, will try to enter and won’t be able to. Catholic Public Domain Version "Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and not be able. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Strive to enter by the narrow gate; for many, I say to you, shall seek to enter, and shall not be able. |
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men seize it.
Then one said to Him, "Lord, are there few who are saved?" And He said to them,
Watch therefore, praying always that you may be counted worthy to escape everything that is about to happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."
Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, 'Where I am going, you cannot come,' so now I say to you.
For an angel from time to time descended into the pool and stirred up the water; therefore the first one having gone in after the stirring up of the water, became well of whatever disease he was suffering.
Work not for the food which perishes, but for the food which abides unto everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give to you; for upon Him God the Father has set His seal."
You will seek Me and you will not find Me, and where I am you cannot come."
Then Jesus said to them again, "I am going away, and you will seek Me, and will die in your sin. Where I go you cannot come."
For they, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
for which I also labor, striving according to His working which is working in me with power.
Therefore let us be diligent to enter into that rest, lest anyone falls in the same example of disobedience.
Therefore, brothers, be even more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for by doing these things you shall by no means stumble at any time.