Matthew 19:30

But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.

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But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

In Context

29Every one who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children, or land for my name's sake, will receive one hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first last.” + 20:16 The best ancient copies omit Many are called, but few are chosen .

Mark 10:31But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”

Luke 13:30Know this, those who are least important will be first, and those who are most important will be last.”

Romans 5:20But the law came in to increase the trespass. But where sin abounded, grace abounded even more.

Galatians 5:7You were running well. Who prevented you from obeying the truth?

Matthew Henry on Matthew 19:24-30

The Recompense of Christ's Followers. 23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? 26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. 27 Then… Read the whole commentary →

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