Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few chosen.”

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In The King James Version

For many are called, but few are chosen.

In Context

13Then the king said to the attendants ‘Tie him hand and foot, and put him out into the darkness outside, where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth.’

15Then the Pharisees went away and conferred together as to how they might lay a trap for Jesus in the course of conversation.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16So those who are last will be first, and the first last.”

Luke 13:23“Master,” someone asked, “are there but few in the path of salvation?” And Jesus answered,

Revelation 17:14They will fight with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings; so, too, will those with him who have received the call and are 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 →

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