Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but fewe chosen.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
For many are called, but few are chosen.
In Context
15Then went the Pharises and tooke counsell how they might tangle him in talke.
Cross References
Matthew 20:16So the last shalbe first, and the first last: for many are called, but fewe chosen.
Luke 13:23Then saide one vnto him, Lord, are there fewe that shalbe saued? And he said vnto them,
Revelation 17:14These shall fight with the Lambe, and the Lambe shall ouercome them: for he is Lord of Lordes, and King of Kings: and they that are on his side, called, and chosen, and faithfull.
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 →