Matthew 22:14

For many are the called, but few the chosen.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

For many are called, but few are chosen.

In Context

13Then said the king unto the servitors, Bind his hands and his feet, and cast him forth into the darknesses without: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

15THEN went the Pharishee and took counsel how they might ensnare him in discourse.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16Thus the last shall be first, and the first last; for many are the called, but few the chosen.

Luke 13:23ONE had demanded (of) him if they are few who are saved. But Jeshu said to them,

Revelation 17:14They with the Lamb will make war, and the Lamb will overcome them; for he is the Lord of lords, and the King of kings, and they who are with him (are) the called and the chosen and the 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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