Matthew 19:30
But many shall be—first-last, and last-first.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 20:16Thus, shall be—The last first, and the first last.
Mark 10:31But, many, shall be—first-last, and [the] Last-first.
Luke 13:30And lo! there are, last, who shall be, first, and there are, first, who shall be, last;
Romans 5:20Law, however, gained admission, in order that the fault might abound, but, where the sin abounded, the favour greatly superabounded:
Galatians 5:7Ye were running well:—who hath hindered you, that, by truth, ye are not to be persuaded?
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 →