Matthew 20:16
In this way the last shall be first and the first shall be last.”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
In Context
17On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus took the twelve disciples aside as they walked along and told them,
Cross References
Matthew 7:13Enter by the narrow entrance. For the entrance is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many travel that way.
Matthew 19:30For many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.
Matthew 22:14For many are invited, but few are chosen.”
Luke 7:47So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—that's why she loves so much. But whoever is forgiven little, only loves a little.”
Luke 14:24I tell you, not a single one of those people I invited will get a taste of my banquet.’”
Luke 17:17“Weren't ten lepers healed?” Jesus asked. “Where are the other 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 →