In today’s Gospel, Jesus is asked, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” In the present time, there are many who believe that the answer is “Yes, only a few will be saved.” There are many others who believe that all or almost all will be saved. How did Jesus respond?
As He often did, He refused to answer the question that He was asked. Jesus always answers the question He wants to answer, staying in control of the narrative. Rather than saying that only a few or almost everyone will be saved, He says, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will try to enter, but will not be strong enough.”