Matthew 19:30

But many who are first now will then be last, and those who are last will be first.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

In Context

29Every one who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or land, on account of my Name, will receive many times as much, and will ‘gain Immortal Life.’

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16So those who are last will be first, and the first last.”

Mark 10:31But many who are first now will then be last, and the last will be first.”

Luke 13:30there are some who are last now who will then be first, and some who are first now who will then be last!”

Romans 5:20Law was introduced in order that offences might be multiplied. But, where sins were multiplied, the loving-kindness of God was lavished the more,

Galatians 5:7You were once making good progress! Who has hindered you from obeying the Truth?

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 →

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