Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
For many are called, but few are chosen.
In Context
15Then the Pharisees went and consulted together how l they might ensnare him in speech.
Cross References
Matthew 20:16Thus the last will be first, and the first, last. And as
Luke 13:23And one said to him, Lord, are there few that are to be saved? And he said to them,
Revelation 17:14These will make war with the Lamb; and the Lamb will overcome them, because he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they who 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 →