Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
The last
General references
Bible References
The last
Matthew 8:11
I say therefore unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall rest with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven;
Matthew 19:30
Many that are first, shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Matthew 21:31
Whether of these twain did the will of the father?" And they said unto him, "The first." Jesus said unto them, "Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots shall come into the kingdom of God before you.
Mark 10:31
Many that are first, shall be last. And the last, first."
Luke 7:47
Wherefore I say unto thee, Many sins are forgiven her, for she loved much. To whom less is forgiven, the same doeth less love."
Luke 13:28
There shall be weeping, and gnashing of teeth: when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrust out a doors.
Luke 15:7
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Luke 17:17
And Jesus answered and said, "Are there not ten cleansed? But where are those nine?
John 12:19
The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "Perceive ye, how we prevail nothing? Behold, all the whole world goeth away after him."
Romans 5:20
But the law, in the meantime, entered in that sin should increase. Neverthelater, where abundance of sin was, there was more plenteousness of grace.
Romans 9:30
What shall we say then? We say that the gentiles which followed not righteousness, have overtaken righteousness: I mean, the righteousness which cometh of faith.
General references
Numbers 4:48
was eight thousand, five hundred and eighty,
Matthew 19:30
Many that are first, shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Matthew 22:14
For many are called and few be chosen.
Mark 10:31
Many that are first, shall be last. And the last, first."
Luke 13:30
And behold, there are last, which shall be first: And there are first which shall be last."
Luke 15:31
And he said unto him, 'Son, thou wast ever with me, and all that I have is thine:
John 4:30
Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.