Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Put in real effort to get through the narrow gate, because honestly? A lot of people are going to try to get in and won't be able to make it.
The path isn't wide open for everyone, you've got to actually work for it.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Jesus' ministry, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke, this verse comes from a time when Jesus was teaching in Judea, addressing crowds about the urgency of repentance and entering God's kingdom. He used the metaphor of a narrow gate to emphasize that the path to salvation requires deliberate effort and commitment, reflecting the cultural reality of ancient gates as restricted entryways to cities or homes. This teaching was part of Jesus' broader warnings about the exclusivity of the kingdom, urging listeners to act decisively in a world where many assumed easy access.
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