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Matthew 19:30 KJV

But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

Matthew 19:30, King James Version
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In context

29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

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Cross-references

  • Matthew 20:16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
  • Luke 13:30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.
  • Mark 10:31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
  • Matthew 21:31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.