Matthew 20:16

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Summary

Matthew 20:16

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

The last

General references

John 4:30

Bible References

The last

I say to you that many [Gentiles] will come from east and west, and will sit down [to feast at the table, and enjoy God’s promises] with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven [because they accepted Me as Savior],

But many who are first [in this world] will be last [in the world to come]; and the last, first.

Which of the two did the will of the father?” The chief priests and elders replied, “The first one.” Jesus said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes will get into the kingdom of God before you.

But many who are first will be last, and the last, first.”

Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.”

In that place there will be weeping [in sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [in distress and anger] when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but yourselves being thrown out and driven away.

I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.

Then Jesus asked, “Were not ten [of you] cleansed? Where are the [other] nine?

Then the Pharisees [argued and] said to one another, “You see that your efforts are futile. Look! The whole world has gone [running] after Him!”

But the Law came to increase and expand [the awareness of] the trespass [by defining and unmasking sin]. But where sin increased, [God’s remarkable, gracious gift of] grace [His unmerited favor] has surpassed it and increased all the more,

What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness [who did not seek salvation and a right relationship with God, nevertheless] obtained righteousness, that is, the righteousness which is produced by faith;

General references

the men that were numbered were 8,580.

But many who are first [in this world] will be last [in the world to come]; and the last, first.

For many are called (invited, summoned), but few are chosen.”

But many who are first will be last, and the last, first.”

And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.”

The father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.

So the people left the city and were coming to Him.