²⁵ And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved?

⁵ Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

⁶ But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.

⁷ What then? that which Israel seeketh for, that he obtained not; but the election obtained it, and the rest were hardened:

²² And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

²⁰ And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the elect's sake, whom he chose, he shortened the days.

²³ And one said unto him, Lord, are they few that are saved? And he said unto them,

²⁴ Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

¹³ for, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.