Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

Matthew 8:11
I tell you, many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven,
Matthew 20:16
So the last will be first, and the first last."
Matthew 21:31
Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you.
Mark 10:31
But many who are first will be last, and the last first."
Luke 7:29
(When all the people heard this, and the tax collectors too, they declared God just,having been baptized with the baptism of John,
Luke 13:30
And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last."
Luke 18:13
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!'
Romans 5:20
Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,
Romans 9:30
What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith;
Galatians 5:7
You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?
Hebrews 4:1
Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it.

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