Matthew 22:14
For, many, are called, but, few, chosen.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For many are called, but few are chosen.
In Context
15Then, went the Pharisees and took, counsel, that they might ensnare him, in discourse.
Cross References
Matthew 20:16Thus, shall be—The last first, and the first last.
Luke 13:23And one said unto him—Lord! are they, few, who are being saved? And, he, said unto them—
Revelation 17:14These, with the Lamb, will make war; and, the Lamb, will overcome them, because he is, Lord of lords, and King of kings,—and, they who are with him, are called and chosen and faithful.
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 →