Matthew 19:30

But many shall be, the first the last, and the last the first.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

29And every man that forsaketh house, [or] brethren or sisters, [or] father or mother, [or] wife or children, or fields, for my name, he shall take an hundredfold, and shall wield everlasting life, (or he shall receive a hundred times as much, and shall gain, or possess, eternal life).

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16So the last shall be the first, and the first shall be the last; for many be called, but few be chosen.

Mark 10:31But many shall be, the first the last, and the last the first.

Luke 13:30And lo! they that were the first, be the last; and they that were the last, be the first.

Romans 5:20And the law entered, (so) that guilt should be plenteous; but where guilt was plenteous, grace was more plenteous [or abounded].

Galatians 5:7Ye ran well; who hindered you that ye obeyed not to 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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