Matthew 20:16
So the last shalbe first, and the first last: for many are called, but fewe chosen.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
In Context
15Is it not lawfull for me to do as I will with mine owne? Is thine eye euil, because I am good?
Cross References
Matthew 7:13Enter in at the streight gate: for it is the wide gate, and broade way that leadeth to destruction: and many there be which goe in thereat,
Matthew 19:30But many that are first, shalbe last, and the last shalbe first.
Matthew 22:14For many are called, but fewe chosen.
Luke 7:47Wherefore I say vnto thee, many sinnes are forgiuen her: for she loued much. To whom a litle is forgiuen, he doeth loue a litle.
Luke 14:24For I say vnto you, that none of those men which were bidden, shall taste of my supper.
Luke 17:17And Iesus answered, and said, Are there not tenne clensed? but where are the nine?
Matthew Henry on Matthew 20:2-17
The Labourers in the Vineyard. 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. 5 Again he went out about the sixth and… Read the whole commentary →