Matthew 20:16
So the last will be first, and the first will be last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
In Context
15Or is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with what is mine? Are yoʋ envious because I am good?’
Cross References
Matthew 7:13“Enter through the narrow gate, for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Matthew 19:30But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.
Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Luke 7:47Therefore I tell yoʋ, her many sins are forgiven; that is why she has shown great love. But he to whom little is forgiven shows little love.”
Luke 14:24For I tell you that none of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Luke 17:17In response Jesus said, “Were not ten cleansed? 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 →