Matthew 20:16
So the last will be first, and the first last.” + 20:16 The best ancient copies omit Many are called, but few are chosen .
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
In Context
17As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve aside, and on the way he said to them,
Cross References
Matthew 7:13Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many people who go through it.
Matthew 19:30But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.
Matthew 22:14For many people are called, but few are chosen.”
Luke 7:47Therefore I say to you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven—for she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little.”
Luke 14:24For I say to you, none of those men who were invited will taste my dinner.'”
Luke 17:17Then Jesus said, “Were not the ten cleansed? Where are the 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 →