Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
For many are called, but few are chosen.
In Context
15Then the Pharisees going, consulted among themselves how to insnare him in his speech.
Cross References
Matthew 20:16So shall the last be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.
Luke 13:23And a certain man said to him: Lord, are they few that are saved? But he said to them:
Revelation 17:14These shall fight with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them, because he is Lord of lords, and King of kings, and they that are with him are called, and elect, and faithful.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 22:2-15
The Parable of the Marriage Feast. 1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. 5 But they made light of it,… Read the whole commentary →