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Matthew 20:16 KJV

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Matthew 20:16, King James Version
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In context

15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

17 And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,

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Cross-references

  • Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
  • Mark 10:31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
  • Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
  • Luke 13:28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.
  • Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.