Matthew 22:14
for there are many called, but few approved.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
For many are called, but few are chosen.
In Context
15Then the pharisees went and consulted how they might insnare Him in his discourse.
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.
Luke 13:23And one said to Him, Lord, are there but few that shall be saved?
Revelation 17:14These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for He is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and those that 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 →