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 tell you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table 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 his father’s will?”

“The first,” they said.

Jesus said to them, “I assure you: Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you!

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

Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little.”

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

I tell you, in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous people who don’t need repentance.

Then Jesus said, “Were not 10 cleansed? Where are the nine?

Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You see? You’ve accomplished nothing. Look—the world has gone after Him!”

The law came along to multiply the trespass. But where sin multiplied, grace multiplied even more

What should we say then? Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained righteousness—namely the righteousness that comes from faith.

General references

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

“For many are invited, but few are chosen.”

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

Note this: Some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.”

“‘Son,’ he said to him, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.

They left the town and made their way to Him.