Matthew 22:14
"For there are many called, but few are chosen."
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
For many are called, but few are chosen.
In Context
15Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might ensnare him during conversation.
Cross References
Matthew 20:16"So the last shall be first, and the first, last."
Luke 13:23teaching as he journeyed toward Jerusalem. And a man came behind him and said, "Lord are there but few that are saved?"
Revelation 17:14These will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is the Lord of lords, and King of kings. And they who are with him are called and faithful and chosen."
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 →