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PARALLEL BIBLE - Luke 13:24


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King James Bible - Luke 13:24

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

World English Bible

"Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.

Douay-Rheims - Luke 13:24

Strive to enter by the narrow gate; for many, I say to you, shall seek to enter, and shall not be able.

Webster's Bible Translation

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Greek Textus Receptus


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VERSE (24) - Lu 21:36 Ge 32:25,26 Mt 11:12 Joh 6:27 1Co 9:24-27 Php 2:12,13

SEV Biblia, Chapter 13:24

Esforzaos a entrar por la puerta angosta; porque os digo que muchos procurarán entrar, y no podrán.

Clarke's Bible Commentary - Luke 13:24

Verse 24. Many-will seek] They seek-wish and desire; but they do not strive; therefore, because they will not agonize-will not be in earnest, they shall not get in. See this subject more particularly explained on Matt. vii. 13, 14.

John Gill's Bible Commentary

Ver. 24. Strive to enter in at the strait gate , etc.] What is meant by the strait gate, and by entering in at it, (see Gill on “ Matthew 7:13”). To “strive”, is to be diligent in the use of means; to search the Scriptures with care; to attend on the preaching of the word with constancy, neglecting no opportunity; to pray earnestly for spiritual light, knowledge, and grace; to contend with every enemy that opposes the salvation of the soul, as sin, Satan, and the world; to bear all reproaches and persecutions, and press through all difficulties, for the prize of the incorruptible crown: the metaphor seems to be taken from the striving, wrestling, and combat in the Olympic games, for a corruptible crown: for many I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able : either when it is too late, when the door is shut; or else before, very faintly, in a superficial manner, from a mere natural affection, from a principle of selflove, which leads every one to desire happiness; and by very indirect and improper methods, by their own civility, morality, and righteousness; by works of the law, moral, or ceremonial; or by a profession of religion, and an outward compliance with the ordinances of the Gospel, and not by Christ, and faith in him.

Matthew Henry Commentary

Verses 23-30 - Our Saviour came to guide men's consciences, not to gratify their curiosity. Ask not, How many shall be saved? But, Shall I be one of them? Not, What shall become of such and such? But, What shall I do and what will become of me? Strive to enter in at the strait gate. Thi is directed to each of us; it is, Strive ye. All that will be saved must enter in at the strait gate, must undergo a change of the whol man. Those that would enter in, must strive to enter. Here ar awakening considerations, to enforce this exhortation. Oh that we ma be all awakened by them! They answer the question, Are there few tha shall be saved? But let none despond either as to themselves or others for there are last who shall be first, and first who shall be last. I we reach heaven, we shall meet many there whom we little thought to meet, and miss many whom we expected to find.

Greek Textus Receptus


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Vincent's NT Word Studies

24. Strive. Used only by Luke and Paul, except John xviii. 36. Originally to contend for a prize in the public games; and thus conveying a sense of struggle. The kindred noun, ajgwnia, agony, is used of Christ's struggle in Gethsemane (ch. xxii. 44). Compare 1 Tim. vi. 12; 2 Tim. iv. 7.

Strait gate (stenhv qurav). Rev., narrow door. See on Matt. vii. 13. The door of a house, and not a gate, is meant (ver. 25). In Matt. vii. 13, where the image is of a gate opening into a way, pulh, gate, is used.

Robertson's NT Word Studies

13:24 {Strive} (agwnizesqe). Jesus makes short shrift of the question. He includes others (present middle plural of agwnizomai, common verb, our agonize). Originally it was to contend for a prize in the games. The kindred word agwnia occurs of Christ's struggle in Gethsemane (#Lu 22:44). The narrow gate appears also in #Mt 7:13, only there it is an outside gate (pules) while here it is the entrance to the house, "the narrow door" (quras).

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