Matthew 19:30
Many however are first who shall be last, and the last first.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 20:16Thus the last shall be first, and the first last; for many are the called, but few the chosen.
Mark 10:31But many (are) first who will be last, and last (who will be) first.
Luke 13:30And, behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last.
Romans 5:20But the entrance which was of the law, (made) sin to increase; and where sin increased, there grace hath abounded:
Galatians 5:7Well did you run; who hath impeded you, that to the truth you should not be in obedience?
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 →