Matthew 20:16

"So the last shall be first, and the first, last."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15"Have I not the right to do what I choose with my own property? Or is your eye evil because I am generous?’

17When Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, he took the Twelve aside by themselves, and as they went he said to them.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:13"Enter by the narrow gate; for broad is the gate and wide the road that leads to destruction, and many are they who go in by it;

Matthew 19:30"But many who are first shall be last, and many who are last shall be first.

Matthew 22:14"For there are many called, but few are chosen."

Luke 7:47"This is why I tell you that her sins, many as they are, are forgiven, for her love is great; but he who is forgiven little, loves but little.

Luke 14:24"‘For I tell you that not one of those invited guests shall taste my supper.’"

Luke 17:17"Were there not ten cleansed?" asked Jesus, "but where are the nine?

Matthew Henry on Matthew 20:2-17

The Labourers in the Vineyard. 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. 5 Again he went out about the sixth and… Read the whole commentary →

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