Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 13:22-24
Luke 13:22-24. And he went through the cities and villages, &c. Being on his way to Jordan from the northeast parts of Peræa; teaching Wheresoever he came; journeying toward Jerusalem To which he had now begun to steer his course, intending to be there at the approaching feast of dedication, (John 10:22,) and to spend the little remainder of his time, during his continuance upon earth, in that city, or in the neighbouring parts, no more returning to these northern regions, till he... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 13:24
Strive - Literally, “agonize.” The word is taken from the Grecian games. In their races, and wrestlings, and various athletic exercises, they “strove or agonized,” or put forth all their powers to gain the victory. Thousands witnessed them. They were long trained for the conflict, and the honor of victory was one of the highest honors among the people. So Jesus says that we should strive to enter in; and he means by it that we should be diligent, be active, be earnest; that we should make it... read more