Matthew 20:16
So those who are last will be first, and the first last.”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
In Context
15Don’t I have the right to do as I choose with what is mine? Are you envious because I am generous?’
Cross References
Matthew 7:13Go in by the small gate. The road that leads to destruction is broad and spacious, and many go in by it.
Matthew 19:30But many who are first now will then be last, and those who are last will be first.
Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few chosen.”
Luke 7:47So I tell you, her great love shows that her sins, many as they are, have been pardoned. One who is pardoned little loves little.”
Luke 14:24for I tell you all that not one of those people who were invited will taste my dinner.’”
Luke 17:17“Were not all the ten made clean? exclaimed Jesus. But the nine – where are they?
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 →