Matthew 20:16
So will the last be first, and the first last; for many are called, but few are chosen.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
In Context
15Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
17And Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples apart; and in the way he said to them:
Cross References
Matthew 7:13Enter in through the strait gate; because wide is the gate, and broad the way, that leads to destruction, and many are they who go in thereat.
Matthew 19:30But many first will be last, and last first.
Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few are chosen.
Luke 7:47Wherefore I say to thee, her many sins are forgiven; for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.
Luke 14:24for I say to you, that none of those men who were bidden shall taste of my supper.
Luke 17:17And Jesus answering said: Were not the ten cleansed? And where are the nine?
Matthew Henry on Matthew 20:2-17
The Labourers in the Vineyard. 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. 5 Again he went out about the sixth and… Read the whole commentary →