CHAPTER 141.
Jesus speaks words of encouragement. Rebukes an officious Pharisee. Attends a wedding feast. Heals a dropsical man. Rebukes guests who seek chief seats. Relates a parable of a wedding feast.
And Jesus went into another town upon the coast and spoke good words of cheer to those who followed him.
2 And one stood forth and said, Lord, are there few that enter into life?
3 And Jesus said, The way is rough that leads to life; the gate is narrow and is guarded well; but every one who seeks in faith shall find the way, and they who know the Word may enter in.
4 But many seek the way for selfish gain; they pound upon the gate of life; but it is fast.
5 The watchman from the turret says, I know you not; your speech is that of Ashdod, and your robes are those of sin; depart and go your way.
6 And they will go their way with weeping and with gnashing of the teeth.
7 And they will be enraged when they see their father Abraham with Isaac, Jacob and the prophets, resting in the kingdom of the Christ, and they themselves debarred.