Matthew 20:16
So the last shall be first, and the first last.
Revised King James 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
17And Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way said to them,
Cross References
Matthew 7:13Enter in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there are who enter in by it:
Matthew 19:30But many who are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few are chosen.
Luke 7:47Therefore I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but he who is forgiven little, loves little.
Luke 14:24For I say to you, That none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.
Luke 17:17And Jesus answered, Were there not ten cleansed? 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 →