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Luke 13:22–23

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And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.
Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
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From verse 22

  1. Luke 9:51Rank 1 from verse 22
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    51¶ And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

  2. Matthew 9:35Rank 2 from verse 22
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    35And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

  3. Mark 10:32–34Rank 3 from verse 22
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    32¶ And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,

    33Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles:

    34And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.

  4. Luke 4:43–44Rank 4 from verse 22
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    43And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

    44And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

  5. Acts 10:38Rank 5 from verse 22
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    38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

From verse 23

  1. Matthew 7:14Rank 1 from verse 23
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    14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

  2. Matthew 22:14Rank 2 from verse 23
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    14For many are called, but few are chosen.

  3. John 21:21–22Rank 3 from verse 23
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    21Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?

    22Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.

  4. Luke 12:13–15Rank 4 from verse 23
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    13¶ And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.

    14And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

    15And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

  5. Matthew 20:16Rank 5 from verse 23
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    16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

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Luke 13:22

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villages

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Small settlements or groups of dwellings, commonly unwalled and associated with nearby cities, fields, or country districts.

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toward

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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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Luke 13:23

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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saved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of save, meaning to rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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21It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

22And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

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23Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

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24¶ Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

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