Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 13:23

"And one said unto him, Lord, are they few that are saved? And he said unto them," — Luke 13:23 (ASV)

Jesus’ teaching now turns to personal responsibility. Luke first reminds us that Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem (see comments on (9:51–19:44; 19:28). Like the question on divorce (Matthew 19:3), this one about whether few or many people will be saved (v.23) was occasioned by differing opinions among the rabbis.