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
but I tell you, that many shall come from the east and from the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven;
Matthew 19:30
But many that are first shall be last, and the last first.
Matthew 21:31
Now which of the two did the will of his father? They say unto Him, The first. Jesus replied, Verily I say unto you, that publicans and prostitutes enter into the kingdom of God before you:
Mark 10:31
But many that are first shall be last, and the last first.
Luke 7:47
Wherefore, I tell thee, her sins though many are forgiven, for she loved much: but he to whom little is forgiven, loveth but little.
Luke 13:28
and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves shut out.
Luke 15:7
Thus, I tell you, there shall be joy in heaven over one repenting sinner, more than over ninety-nine righteous persons, that have no need of repentance.
Luke 17:17
And Jesus answered and said, Were not all the ten cleansed? and where are the other nine?
John 12:19
The pharisees therefore said among themselves, Do ye not see that ye prevail nothing? Behold, all the world is gone after Him.
Romans 5:20
Now the law made some entrance, that the offence might appear to abound; but where sin abounded, grace hath superabounded; that as sin had reigned in death,
Romans 9:30
What shall we say then? that the Gentiles, who sought not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is by faith;
General references
Matthew 19:30
But many that are first shall be last, and the last first.
Matthew 22:14
for there are many called, but few approved.
Mark 10:31
But many that are first shall be last, and the last first.
Luke 13:30
And behold, there are some last who shall be first, and there are first that shall be last.
Luke 15:31
And he said unto him, Son, thou art always with me, and all that I have is thine.
John 4:30
They therefore went out of the city, and came to Him.