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Matthew 20:16

So the last will be first, and the first will be last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

In Context

15Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

17As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside and said,

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Cross References

Matthew 7:13Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

Matthew 19:30But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.

Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Luke 7:47Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

Luke 14:24For I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will taste my banquet. For many are called, but few are chosen.’”

Luke 17:17“Were not all ten cleansed?” Jesus asked. “Where then 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 →

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