Luke 13:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 13:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 13:24 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 13:24 — KJV
“Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.”
— Luke 13:24 (KJV)
Luke 13:24 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 13:24
“Enter 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: strait: or, narrow”
Shares key themes with Luke 13:24: enter, strait, gate
“And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even unto the entering of the gate.”
Shares key themes with Luke 13:24: enter, gate, many
“And there came a messenger, and told him, saying, They have brought the heads of the king's sons. And he said, Lay ye them in two heaps at the entering in of the gate until the morning.”
Shares key themes with Luke 13:24: enter, gate, say
“Stand in the gate of the LORD'S house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the LORD, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these gates to worship the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Luke 13:24: enter, gate, say
“And say unto them, Hear ye the word of the LORD, ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:”
Shares key themes with Luke 13:24: enter, gate, say
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