Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

For many are called, but few are chosen.

In Context

13Then the king said to the servants, ‘Bind his feet and hands, take him away, and throw him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

15Then the Pharisees went and took counsel as to how they might ensnare Jesus in what he said.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first will be last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Luke 13:23Someone said to him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” Jesus said to them,

Revelation 17:14They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them because he is the Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called, 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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