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Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few chosen.”

World English Bible

In The King James Version

For many are called, but few are chosen.

In Context

13Then the king said to the servants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and throw him into the outer darkness. That is where the weeping and grinding of teeth will be.’

15Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk.

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Cross References

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

Luke 13:23One said to him, “Lord, are they few who are saved?” He said to them,

Revelation 17:14These will war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are 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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