Matthew 22:14

for many are called, and few chosen.'

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

For many are called, but few are chosen.

In Context

13'Then said the king to the ministrants, Having bound his feet and hands, take him up and cast forth to the outer darkness, there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth;

15Then the Pharisees having gone, took counsel how they might ensnare him in words,

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Cross References

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

Luke 13:23and a certain one said to him, 'Sir, are those saved few?' and he said unto them,

Revelation 17:14these with the Lamb shall make war, and the Lamb shall overcome them, because Lord of lords he is, and King of kings, and those with him are called, and choice, and stedfast.'

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 →

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