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Luke 13:23

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

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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 13:23

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

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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