Luke 13:24
Luke chapter 13 · verse 24 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Context
v.23And one said unto him, Lord, are they few that are saved? And he said unto them,
v.24This passage
v.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, open to us; and he shall answer and say to you, I know you not whence ye are;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 7:34
Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, ye cannot come.
- Romans 10:3
For being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God.
- Isaiah 1:15
And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
- Proverbs 14:6
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
- Luke 21:36
But watch ye at every season, making supplication, that ye may prevail to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
- Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.