Matthew 22:14

For many are invited, but few are chosen.”

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In The King James Version

For many are called, but few are chosen.

In Context

13Then the king told his servants, ‘Bind his hands and feet, and throw him out into the dark, where there'll be crying and grinding of teeth.’

15Then the Pharisees left and met together to plot how they could trap him by what he said.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16In this way the last shall be first and the first shall be last.”

Luke 13:23Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” Jesus replied,

Revelation 17:14They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will defeat them for he is Lord of lords and King of kings. His followers are called and chosen, and they trust in him.”

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 →

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