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, many will come from the east and the west, to sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven:

Many who are first will be last. Some who are last will be first.

Which of the two pleased his father? They replied: The first. Jesus said to them: I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes will go into the kingdom of God before you.

Many that are first will be last and the last first.

She loved much! She has many sins and they are forgiven. When little is forgiven, little love is shown.

You will cry and grind your teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the Kingdom of God, while you are thrown out!

It is the same. I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine good people who do not need to repent.

Jesus answered: Were all ten cleansed? Where are the nine?

The Pharisees spoke among themselves: You see that you are not accomplishing anything. Look the world has gone after him.

The law came that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased God's loving kindness increased even more.

What shall we say? The nations did not pursue righteousness. Yet they have attained to righteousness, the righteousness that is based on the principle of faith.

General references

They counted eight thousand five hundred and fifty.

Many who are first will be last. Some who are last will be first.

Many are called, but few chosen.

Many that are first will be last and the last first.

Those who are last will be first, and those who are first will be last.

The father answered, My son, you are always here. And everything I have is yours!

They left the city to see him.