Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For many are called, but few are chosen.
In Context
15Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.
Cross References
Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
Luke 13:23“Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,
Revelation 17:14They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
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 →