He passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, "Lord, will only a few people be saved?" He answered them, "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough. After the master of the house has arisen and locked the door, then will you stand outside knocking and saying, 'Lord, open the door for us.' He will say to you in reply, 'I do not know where you are from.' And you will say, 'We ate and drank in your company and you taught in our streets.' Then he will say to you, 'I do not know where (you) are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers!' And there will be wailing and grinding of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God and you yourselves cast out. And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and will recline at table in the kingdom of God. For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last." (Lk 13:22-30)
Jesus travelled through the towns and villages. He was only passing through them. He never pitched his tent in anyone of the villages and towns. His journey was to end in Jerusalem. Towns and villages were only leading him to Jerusalem. He was sure of his destination. He had set his goal and destination. They were always on focus. All the rest were only means or in the passing.
The question about salvation was not answered directly by Jesus. Jesus was not bothered about how many would be saved. His teaching and concern were about how to be saved. He was teaching them the ways and means of salvation. Salvation is like entering into a house. Entry is restricted. Only those who enter are saved others would be even recognized when they knock at the door.
Patriarchs and Prophets are there in the kingdom. People who think that they would join them because of their allegiance may not find themselves in their midst. But people who have not link with them and not allegiance with them might find themselves in the kingdom. Physical allegiance and closeness to the forefathers and prophets are in no way guarantee for the entry. Entry inot the kingdom is only through personal following.
