Holman Christian Standard Bible

Luke 13:20-27 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

20. Again He said, “What can I compare the kingdom of God to?

21. It’s like yeast that a woman took and mixed into 50 pounds of flour until it spread through the entire mixture.”

22. He went through one town and village after another, teaching and making His way to Jerusalem.

23. “Lord,” someone asked Him, “are there few being saved? ” He said to them,

24. “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you, many will try to enter and won’t be able

25. once the homeowner gets up and shuts the door. Then you will stand outside and knock on the door, saying, ‘Lord, open up for us! ’ He will answer you, ‘I don’t know you or where you’re from.’

26. Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets! ’

27. But He will say, ‘I tell you, I don’t know you or where you’re from. Get away from Me, all you workers of unrighteousness! ’