Luke 13:30

And behold, the last shall be first, and the first shall be last.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

In Context

29And they will come from the east and west, and the north and south, and will sit down in the kingdom of God.

31At that hour certain Pharisees came to Him, saying; Depart, and go hence: because Herod wishes to slay thee.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:11And I say unto you, that many will come from the east and from the west, and sit up with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of the heavens:

Matthew 20:16So the last shall be first, and first last.

Mark 10:31But many who are first shall be last; and the last first.

Matthew Henry on Luke 13:24-31

Curiosity Checked; The Doom of Sinful Professors. 23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: 26 Then shall ye begin to say, We… Read the whole commentary →

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