²² [Jesus] journeyed on through towns and villages, teaching, and making His way toward Jerusalem.

²³ And someone asked Him, Lord, will only a few be saved (rescued, delivered from the penalties of the last judgment, and made partakers of the salvation by Christ)? And He said to them,

²⁴ Strive to enter by the narrow door [force yourselves through it], for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.