Luke 13:23 net — Someone asked him,“Lord, will only a few be saved?” So he said to them,

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"Someone asked him,“Lord, will only a few be saved?” So he said to them,"

— Luke 13:23, NET Bible

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Luke 13 — Context

20

Again he said,“To what should I compare the kingdom of God?

21

It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of flour until all the dough had risen.”

22

The Narrow Door Then Jesus traveled throughout towns and villages, teaching and making his way toward Jerusalem.

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Someone asked him,“Lord, will only a few be saved?” So he said to them,

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“Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.

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Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, then you will stand outside and start to knock on the door and beg him,‘Lord, let us in!’ But he will answer you,‘I don’t know where you come from.’

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Then you will begin to say,‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’

Luke 13:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 13:23 say?
Luke 13:23 in the NET Bible reads: “Someone asked him,“Lord, will only a few be saved?” So he said to them,”
Where is Luke 13:23 in the Bible?
Luke 13:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 13, verse 23.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 13:23.
What translation should I read Luke 13:23 in?
Luke 13:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 13:23?
Luke 13:23 reads (NET): “Someone asked him,“Lord, will only a few be saved?” So he said to them,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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