Luke 13:24 bbe — Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be ab…

Bible in Basic English

"Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so."

— Luke 13:24, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 13 — Context

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It is like leaven, which a woman put into three measures of meal, and it was all leavened.

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And he went on his way, through towns and country places, teaching and journeying to Jerusalem.

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And someone said to him, Lord, will only a small number have salvation? And he said to them,

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Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so.

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When the master of the house has got up, and the door has been shut, and you, still outside, give blows on the door, saying, Lord, let us in; he will make answer and say, I have no knowledge of where you come from.

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Then you will say, We have taken food and drink with you, and you were teaching in our streets.

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But he will say, Truly, I have no knowledge of you or where you come from; go away from me, you workers of evil.

Luke 13:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 13:24 say?
Luke 13:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so.”
Where is Luke 13:24 in the Bible?
Luke 13:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 13, verse 24.
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 13:24.
What translation should I read Luke 13:24 in?
Luke 13:24 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 13:24?
Luke 13:24 reads (BBE): “Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so.” 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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