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Strive
Used only by Luke and Paul, except Joh 18:36. Originally to contend for a prize in the public games; and thus conveying a sense of struggle. The kindred noun, ἀγωνία, agony, is used of Christ's struggle in Gethsemane (Luk 22:44). Compare 1Ti 6:12; 2Ti 4:7.
Strait gate (στενῆς θύρας)
Rev., narrow door. See on Mat 7:13. The door of a house, and not a gate, is meant