Matthew 19:30
But a great number who are first will be last, and some who are last will be first.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
In Context
Cross References
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.
Luke 13:30And the last will be first, and the first will be last.
Romans 5:20And the law came in addition, to make wrongdoing worse; but where there was much sin, there was much more grace:
Galatians 5:7You were going on well; who was the cause of your not giving ear to what is true?
Matthew Henry on Matthew 19:24-30
The Recompense of Christ's Followers. 23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? 26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. 27 Then… Read the whole commentary →