Strive (αγωνιζεσθε). Jesus makes short shrift of the question. He includes others (present middle plural of αγωνιζομα, common verb…

Strive. Literally, agonize. The word is taken from the Grecian Games. In their races, wrestlings, and various athletic exercises,…

Strive to enter in at the strait gate.—See Notes on Matthew 7:13-14. Another instance of general teaching adapted to a sp…

And he said to them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

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Glossa Ordinaria: Having spoken in parables about the growth of the Gospel's teaching, He everywhere endeavors to spread it by…

Jesus’ reply to the question posed to him emphasizes not “how many?” but “who?” The saved are those who seize their opportunity now (cf. 4:19). Onc…

For many will seek to enter This was added, so that we might not be deceived by a vain hope, as if the multitude of our companions would b…

Strive to enter in at the strait gate
What is meant by the strait gate, and by entering in at it, (See Gill on M…

Our Saviour came to guide people's consciences, not to gratify their curiosity. Do not ask, "How many will be saved?" but rather, "Will I be one of…