Matthew 19:30
But many that are first shall be last, and the last first.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 20:16Is thine eye evil because I am good? Thus the last shall be first, and the first last; for there are many called, but few chosen.
Mark 10:31But many that are first shall be last, and the last first.
Luke 13:30And behold, there are some last who shall be first, and there are first that shall be last.
Romans 5:20Now the law made some entrance, that the offence might appear to abound; but where sin abounded, grace hath superabounded; that as sin had reigned in death,
Galatians 5:7Ye did run well: who 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 →