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The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 13:23-30

Jesus replies to the question of " Are there few that be saved ?" read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 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 . The Master, as was frequently his custom, gave no direct answer to his questioner, but his teaching which immediately follows contained the answer to the query. The older authorities, in place of "at the strait gate," read "through the narrow door." The meaning of the image, however, is the same, whichever reading be adopted. The image was not a new one. It had been used before... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 13:25

When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and Co knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are . The great Teacher here slightly changes the imagery. The narrow door no longer is the centre of the picture; one, called the "master of the house," becomes the principal figure. The door now shut may still be, most probably is, the narrow fort or hill-city... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:22

Cities and villages - Chiefly of Galilee, and those which were between Galilee and Jerusalem.Teaching and journeying - This evinces the diligence of our Lord. Though on a journey, yet he remembered his work. He did not excuse himself on the plea that he was in haste. Christians and Christian ministers should remember that when their Master traveled he did not “conceal” his character, or think that he was then freed from obligation to do good. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:23

Then said one - Who this was does not appear. It is probable that he was not one of the disciples, but one of the Jews, who came either to perplex him, or to involve him in a controversy with the Pharisees.Are there few that be saved? - It was the prevalent opinion among the Jews that few would enter heaven. As but two of all the hosts that came out of Egypt entered into the land of Canaan, so some of them maintained that a proportionally small number would enter into heaven (Lightfoot). On... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:24

Strive - Literally, “agonize.” The word is taken from the Grecian games. In their races, and wrestlings, and various athletic exercises, they “strove or agonized,” or put forth all their powers to gain the victory. Thousands witnessed them. They were long trained for the conflict, and the honor of victory was one of the highest honors among the people. So Jesus says that we should strive to enter in; and he means by it that we should be diligent, be active, be earnest; that we should make it... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:25

When once the master ... - The figure here used is taken from the conduct of a housekeeper, who is willing to see his friends, and who at the proper time keeps his doors open. But there is a proper time for closing them, when he will not see his guests. At night it would be improper and vain to seek an entrance - the house would be shut. So there is a proper time to seek an entrance into heaven; but there will be a time when it will be too late. At death the time will have passed by, and God... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 13:22-24

Luke 13:22-24. And he went through the cities and villages, &c. Being on his way to Jordan from the northeast parts of Peræa; teaching Wheresoever he came; journeying toward Jerusalem To which he had now begun to steer his course, intending to be there at the approaching feast of dedication, (John 10:22,) and to spend the little remainder of his time, during his continuance upon earth, in that city, or in the neighbouring parts, no more returning to these northern regions, till he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 13:25-27

Luke 13:25-27. When once the master of the house is risen up Christ is the master of the house, that will take cognizance of the character and conduct of all that belong to it, or occasionally have a place in it. It now seems as if he left things at large, and made no distinction between his faithful servants and those who falsely pretend to be such. But the time is coming when he will rise up and shut to the door Namely, a door of distinction and separation between hypocrites and true... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 13:22-35

99. The first shall be last (Luke 13:22-35)As Jesus moved through the towns of the Jordan Valley, he stressed that people should believe in him without delay, because they would not have the opportunity to hear from him again. Many were concerned with theoretical questions about who would or would not be saved. Jesus explained that people individually should first be sure of their own salvation, because on the judgment day many who thought they were in God’s kingdom would find themselves left... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 13:23-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 13:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 13:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 13:22-24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 13:25-27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 13:22-35

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