Matthew 19:30

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

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In Context

29And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

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

Luke 13:30And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

Romans 5:20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

Galatians 5:7Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye 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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