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 tell you that many will come from the east and the west, and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven,
Matthew 19:30
But many will be last who are first; and first who are last.
Matthew 21:31
Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said to him, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Most certainly I tell you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering into the Kingdom of God before you.
Mark 10:31
But many who are first will be last; and the last first."
Luke 7:47
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little."
Luke 13:28
There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets, in the Kingdom of God, and yourselves being thrown outside.
Luke 15:7
I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.
Luke 17:17
Jesus answered, "Weren't the ten cleansed? But where are the nine?
John 12:19
The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "See how you accomplish nothing. Behold, the world has gone after him."
Romans 5:20
The law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace abounded more exceedingly;
Romans 9:30
What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, who didn't follow after righteousness, attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith;
General references
Numbers 4:48
even those who were numbered of them, were eight thousand five hundred eighty.
Matthew 19:30
But many will be last who are first; and first who are last.
Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few chosen."
Mark 10:31
But many who are first will be last; and the last first."
Luke 13:30
Behold, there are some who are last who will be first, and there are some who are first who will be last."
Luke 15:31
"He said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.
John 4:30
They went out of the city, and were coming to him.