Matthew 20:16
So shall the last be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
In Context
15Or, is it not lawful for me to do what I will? is thy eye evil, because I am good?
17And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples apart, and said to them:
Cross References
Matthew 7:13Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat.
Matthew 19:30And many that are first, shall be last: and the last shall be first.
Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few are chosen.
Luke 7:47Wherefore I say to thee: Many sins are forgiven her, because she hath loved much. But to whom less is forgiven, he loveth less.
Luke 14:24But I say unto you, that none of those men that were invited, shall taste of my supper.
Luke 17:17And Jesus answering, said, Were not ten made clean? 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 →