Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few elect.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

For many are called, but few are chosen.

In Context

13Then said the king to the servants, Bind his feet and hands, and take him away, and cast him into the darkness, which is without; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

15Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel together how they might lay a snare to entrap him in his discourse.

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Cross References

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

Luke 13:23And a person said to him, Lord, are the saved few? And he said unto them,

Revelation 17:14They shall make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: because he is Lord of lords, and King of kings and they that are with him, are called, and elect, and 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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