Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few elected.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
For many are called, but few are chosen.
In Context
15Then the Pharisees going forth, took counsel how they might ensnare Him in His speech.
Cross References
Matthew 20:16So the last shall be first, and first last.
Luke 13:23And one said to Him, Lord, are the saved few? And He said to them,
Revelation 17:14These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall conquer them, because he is the Lord of lords, and King of kings: and with him are the called, and the elect, 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 →