Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.
King James Version
In Context
15Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.
Cross References
Matthew 20:16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Luke 13:23Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
Revelation 17:14These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
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 →