Matthew 20:16

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Matthew 20:16

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

The last

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The last

I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.

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

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 harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

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

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little."

There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

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

Then said Jesus, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?

The Pharisees then said to one another, "You see that you are accomplishing nothing. Look, The world has gone after him!"

Law came in, that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,

What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, righteousness through faith;

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

For many are called, 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."

And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours.

They went out of the city and came to him.