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 say to 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 the will of his father?” They *said, “The first.” Jesus *said to them, “Truly I say to you that the tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the kingdom of God before you.

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

For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.”

In that place 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, but yourselves being thrown 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 Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine—where are they?

So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are not doing any good; look, the world has gone after Him.”

The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,

What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, even the righteousness which is by faith;

General references

Their numbered men were 8,580.

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 have always been with me, and all that is mine is yours.

They went out of the city, and were coming to Him.