Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
Ver. 23. Are there few, &c.] Few received Christ in the flesh, John 1:12 : he wondered at one good Nathanael. They are Methe mispar that look towards heaven. Apparent rari nantes in gurgite vasto. The most rest on that old popish rule, To follow the crowd.
Are there few?] A curious question, and therefore not vouchsafed an answer: whereas otherwhere, in things needful to be known, the Scripture often answers the questions and objections of men's hearts only. "Jesus knowing their thoughts," &c.