Luk 13:24, Heb 11:12 | JFB | STEP | 24. Strive —The word signifies to "contend" as for the mastery, to "struggle," expressive of the difficulty of being saved, as if one would have to force his way in. strait gate —another figure of the same. (See on ). for many . . . will seek —"desire," that is, with a mere wish or slothful endeavor. and shall not be able —because it must be made a life-and-death struggle.

Luke 13:24

24. Strive—The word signifies to "contend" as for the mastery, to "struggle," expressive of the difficulty of being saved, as if one would have to force his way in.

strait gate—another figure of the same. (See on Mt 7:13, 14).

for many . . . will seek—"desire," that is, with a mere wish or slothful endeavor.

and shall not be able—because it must be made a life-and-death struggle.

Hebrews 11:12

12. as good as dead—literally, "deadened"; no longer having, as in youth, energetic vital powers.

stars . . . sand— (Ge 22:17).