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 all of you, many will come from east and west and will feast with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom from heaven.

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

Which of the two did the father's will?" They answered, "The first one."

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

So I'm telling you that her sins, as many as they are, have been forgiven, and that's why she has shown such great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven loves little."

In that place there will be crying and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves being driven away on the outside.

In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous people who don't need to repent."

Jesus asked, "Ten men were made clean, weren't they? Where are the other nine?

Then the Pharisees told one another, "You see, there is nothing you can do. Look, the world has gone after him!"

Now the Law crept in so that the offense would increase. But where sin increased, grace increased even more,

What can we say, then? Gentiles, who were not pursuing righteousness, have attained righteousness, a righteousness that comes through faith.

General references

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

because many are invited, but few are chosen."

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

You see, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.

"His father told him, "My child, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.

The people left the town and started on their way to him.