Matthew 19:30

But many who are first shall be last, and the last first.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

In Context

29And every one who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, on account of my name, shall receive a hundred-fold, and inherit eternal life.

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Cross References

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.

Luke 13:30And behold, the last shall be first, and the first shall be last.

Romans 5:20But the law came, that the transgression might abound; but where sin did abound, there did grace superabound:

Galatians 5:7You were running well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth?

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 →

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