Matthew 19:30
but many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Matthew 20:16
thus the last shall be first, and the first last: for though many are invited, few have precedence.
Mark 10:31
but they that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.
Luke 13:30
then you will see those, who were last, become first: and those who were first, become last.
Matthew 21:31-32
which of the two obey'd his father? they said, the first. Jesus reply'd, I declare to you, that the publicans and licentious people enter into the gospel kingdom before you.
Matthew 8:11-12
and I declare unto you, that many shall come from the east and from the west, and shall sit at table with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the heavenly kingdom.
Luke 7:29-30
all the people, even the publicans, upon hearing him, gave glory to God, by receiving the baptism of John;
Luke 18:13-14
but the Publican, who stood a good way lower, not daring to lift up even his eyes to heaven, only smote his breast, and said, O God, be merciful to me, who am a sinner.
Romans 5:20-21
the law was introduc'd, that the greatness of the fall might fully appear; but the more sin display'd its enormity, the divine favour was so much the more transcendent.
Romans 9:30-33
What shall we hence conclude? that the Gentiles who sought not after justice, have obtained justice, even to that which is by faith:
Galatians 5:7
You set out well in your course: who hath obstructed your progress in the truth?
Hebrews 4:1
Let us therefore fear, lest any of us by rejecting the promise of entring into his rest, should be excluded from it.