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

And I say unto you, that many will come from the east and from the west, and sit up with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of the heavens:

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

Which one of the two did the will of the father? They say to Him, The first. Jesus says to them, Truly I say unto you, that the publicans and harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

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

Therefore I say unto thee, her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but he to whom little is forgiven, loveth little.

And there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you cast out.

I say unto you that so there will be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, rather than ninety and nine just persons who have not need of repentance.

And Jesus responding said, Were not the ten cleansed?

Then the Pharisees said to one another, You see, that you are prevailing as to nothing: behold, the world has gone away after Him.

But the law came, that the transgression might abound; but where sin did abound, there did grace superabound:

Then what shall we say? That the Gentiles, not pursuing righteousness, received righteousness, and the righteousness which is from faith:

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

For many are called, but few elected.

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

And behold, the last shall be first, and the first shall be last.

And he said to him, Child, thou art always with me, and all mine are thine:

They came out from the city, and came to Him.