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
And I say to you that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 20:16
So the last shall be first, and the first last, for many are called, but few are chosen.
Matthew 21:31
Which of the two did the will of his father? They said to Him, The first. Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you that the tax-collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Mark 10:31
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Luke 7:29
And all the people and the tax-collectors who heard Him justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
Luke 13:30
And behold, there are last ones which will be first, and there are first ones which will be last.
Luke 18:13
And standing afar off, the tax-collector would not even lift up his eyes to Heaven, but struck on his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner!
Romans 5:20
But the Law entered so that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound,
Romans 9:30
What shall we say then? That the nations, who did not follow after righteousness have taken on righteousness, but a righteousness of faith.
Galatians 5:7
You were running well. Who hindered you that you do not obey the truth?
Hebrews 4:1
Therefore, a promise being left to enter into His rest, let us fear lest any of you should seem to come short of it.