Luke 13:23

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

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  • Matt 7:14 : 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
  • Matt 19:25 : 25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
  • Matt 20:16 : 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
  • Matt 22:14 : 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
  • Matt 24:3-5 : 3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
  • Mark 13:4-5 : 4 Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? 5 And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:
  • Luke 12:13-15 : 13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
  • Luke 21:7-8 : 7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? 8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
  • John 21:21-22 : 21 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
  • Acts 1:7-8 : 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

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    24Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

    25When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to 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:

  • Matt 7:13-14
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    13Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

    14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

  • 14For many are called, but few are chosen.

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    23And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

    24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

    25For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

    26And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?

  • 22And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

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    23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

    24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

    25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

    26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?

  • 37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

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    23Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

    24And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

    25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

  • 25And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,

  • Luke 15:3-4
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    3And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

    4What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

  • 57And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

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    21So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.

    22And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.

    23And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

  • 16And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

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    16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

    17And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,

  • 51Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.

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    11For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

    12How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?

    13And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.

    14Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

  • 13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

  • 2Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

  • 23His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

  • 41Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?

  • 24But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

  • 21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

  • 17And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

  • 30And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

  • 11And he said, A certain man had two sons:

  • 13And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

  • 18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

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    15And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

    16Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:

  • 1Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,

  • 30But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

  • 3I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

  • 11Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.