Matthew 19:30

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Matthew 19:30

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

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I say therefore unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall rest with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven;

So the last shall be first, and the first shall be last. For many are called, and few be chosen."

Whether of these twain did the will of the father?" And they said unto him, "The first." Jesus said unto them, "Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots shall come into the kingdom of God before you.

Many that are first, shall be last. And the last, first."

And all the people that heard, and the publicans, justified God and were baptised with the baptism of John.

And behold, there are last, which shall be first: And there are first which shall be last."

And the publican stood afar off, and would not lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote his breast, saying, 'God be merciful to me, a sinner.'

But the law, in the meantime, entered in that sin should increase. Neverthelater, where abundance of sin was, there was more plenteousness of grace.

What shall we say then? We say that the gentiles which followed not righteousness, have overtaken righteousness: I mean, the righteousness which cometh of faith.

Ye did run well. Who was a let unto you, that ye should not obey the truth?

Let us fear, therefore, lest any of us forsaking the promise of entering into his rest, should seem to come behind.