Translations
Modern
“Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,
Traditional
Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
Literal
And someone said to Him, “Lord, are those being saved few?” And He said to them,
Latin
Ait autem illi quidam: Domine, si pauci sunt, qui salvantur? Ipse autem dixit ad illos:
Original
Greek
English
“Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,
Notes
will only a few people be saved?: Some believed that only a small number would be saved. Others thought that all Jews would be saved because they were descendants of Abraham (see study note on 3:8).
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Curiosity: A Disciple, to Know If Few Would be Saved Jesus, the Christ: Journeys Toward Jerusalem to Attend the Passover