So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Matthew 20:16 · WEBKJVRead the whole chapter →
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In parallel withMatthew 19:30
Jesus says it twice, once as a sentence and once as the parable's point: many who are first will be last, and the last first.
“But many will be last who are first; and first who are last.But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.”
In parallel withLuke 13:30
Luke puts the same saying at the door of the kingdom, where people come from every direction and sit down while some who thought they were first are outside.
“Behold, there are some who are last who will be first, and there are some who are first who will be last.”And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.”