Luke 13:25

"“Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in and will not be able."

Key Reflection

In Luke 13:25, Jesus warns his listeners about the narrowness of the path to eternal life, a concept deeply rooted in the cultural and historical context of his audience. The original hearers would have been familiar with the idea that only those who truly sought entry through strict adherence to Mosaic law and ethical living would find the narrow door leading to salvation, as many would mistakenly believe they had already entered through easier or broader paths.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 25. When once the master, &c. 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 will be no longer gracious to the sinner's soul.

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