Matthew 22:14
For many people are called, but few are chosen.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
For many are called, but few are chosen.
In Context
15Then the Pharisees went and planned how they might entrap Jesus in his own talk.
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 .
Luke 13:23Someone said to him, “Lord, are only a few people to be saved?” So he said to them,
Revelation 17:14They will wage war against the Lamb. But the Lamb will conquer them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him are the called ones, the chosen ones, and the faithful ones.”
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 →