Matthew 20:16
So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”
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In The King James Version
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 7:13“Enter in by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter in by it.
Matthew 19:30But many will be last who are first, and first who are last.
Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few chosen.”
Luke 7:47Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.”
Luke 14:24For I tell you that none of those men who were invited will taste of my supper. For many are called, but few are chosen.’”
Luke 17:17Jesus answered, “Weren’t the ten cleansed? But 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 →