Holy BibleKing James Version

Matthew 22:14 KJV

For many are called, but few are chosen.

Matthew 22:14, King James Version

In context

13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

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Cross-references

  • 2 Peter 1:10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
  • Luke 13:23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
  • Revelation 17:14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
  • Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
  • Matthew 20:16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.