Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Strive with earnestness to enter in through the narrow door, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in and will not be able.

World English Bible (WEB)

"Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`Be striving to go in through the straight gate, because many, I say to you, will seek to go in, and shall not be able;