13 ²² HE CONTINUED HIS JOURNEY through towns and villages, teaching as he made his way towards Jerusalem. 13 ²³ Someone asked him, 'Sir, are only a few to be saved?' 13 ²⁴ His answer was: 'Struggle to get in through the narrow door; for I tell you that many will try to enter and not be able.
13 ²⁵ 'When once the master of the house has got up and locked the door, you may stand outside and knock, and say, "Sir, let us in!", but he will only answer,' "I. do not know where you come from." 13 ²⁶ Then you will begin to say, "We sat at table with you and you taught in our streets." 13 ²⁷ But he will repeat, "I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Out of my sight, all of you, you and your wicked ways!" 13 ²⁸ There will be wailing and grinding of teeth there, when you see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrown out. 13 ²⁹ From east and west people will come, from north and south, for the feast in the kingdom of God. 13 ³⁰ Yes, and some who are now last will be first, and some who are first will be last.'