Strive to enter in] See Matthew 7:13. Christ, according to his usuall manner, answered not directly to their question, to satisfie their curiositie, but to that which more concerned them to know, and do. I say unto you] By a blind desire of salvation, but not well using the right means, shall not attain it. See John 7:34. & John 8:21. and 13. 33. Romans 9:31-32.