Matthew 20:16

The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard

¹⁵ Have I not a right to do what I choose with my own property? Or are you envious because I am generous?' ¹⁶ "So the last shall be first, and the first last." ¹⁷ Jesus was now going up to Jerusalem, and He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them,

Chosen Ones

First Will Be Last

Last Will Be First

Chosen One

Matthew 19:30

"But many who are now first will be last, and many who are now last will be first.

Mark 10:31

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

Matthew 7:13

"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad the road which leads to ruin, and many there are who enter by it;

Matthew 8:11-12

And I tell you that many will come from the east and from the west and will recline at table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of the Heavens,

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did as his father desired?" "The first," they said. "I solemnly tell you,' replied Jesus, "that the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners are entering the Kingdom of God in front of you.

Matthew 22:14

"For there are many called, but few chosen."

Luke 7:47

This is the reason why I tell you that her sins, her many sins, are forgiven--because she has loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little."

Luke 13:28-30

"There will be the weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the Prophets in the Kingdom of God, and yourselves being driven far away.

Luke 14:24

For I tell you that not one of those who were invited shall taste my dinner.'"

Luke 15:7

I tell you that in the same way there will be rejoicing in Heaven over one repentant sinner--more rejoicing than over ninety-nine blameless persons who have no need of repentance.

Luke 17:17-18

"Were not all ten made clean?" Jesus asked; "but where are the nine?

John 12:19-22

The result was that the Pharisees said among themselves, "Observe how idle all your efforts are! The world is gone after him!"

Romans 5:20

Now Law was brought in later on, so that transgression might increase. But where sin increased, grace has overflowed;

Romans 8:30

and those whom He has pre-destined He also has called; and those whom He has called He has also declared free from guilt; and those whom He has declared free from guilt He has also crowned with glory.

Romans 9:30

To what conclusion does this bring us? Why, that the Gentiles, who were not in pursuit of righteousness, have overtaken it--a righteousness, however, which arises from faith;

1 Thessalonians 2:13

And for this further reason we render unceasing thanks to God, that when you received God's Message from our lips, it was as no mere message from men that you embraced it, but as--what it really is--God's Message, which also does its work in the hearts of you who believe.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

And from us thanks are always due to God on your behalf--brethren whom the Lord loves--because God from the beginning has chosen you for salvation through the Spirit's sanctifying influence and your belief in the truth.

James 1:23-25

For if any one listens but does not obey, he is like a man who carefully looks at his own face in a mirror.