Luke 13:30

And the last will be first, and the first will be last.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

In Context

29And they will come from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south, and take their places in the kingdom of God.

31At that time, certain Pharisees came to him and said, Go away from this place, because Herod's purpose is to put you to death.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:11And I say to you that numbers will come from the east and the west, and will take their seats with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven:

Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first last.

Mark 10:31But a great number who are first will be last: and those who are last will be first.

Matthew Henry on Luke 13:24-31

Curiosity Checked; The Doom of Sinful Professors. 23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: 26 Then shall ye begin to say, We… Read the whole commentary →

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