Mark 10:31 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But many that [appear to] be first [i.e., in importance and blessings] will [end up] being last. And [those appearing to] be last will [end up] being first.”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But many [who are now] first will be last [then], and many [who are now] last will be first [then].

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

But many who are first will be last. And many who are last will be first.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

But many of the first shall be last, and the last shall be first."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

But many that are first, shall be last: and the last, first.

Mark 10:31 Cross References

Matthew 19:30

But many will be last [i.e., in importance and blessings] who [seem to] be first, and those [who seem to be] first will [end up] being last.”

Matthew 20:16

So, the [person who seems to be] last will be first [i.e., in importance and blessings], but the [person who seems to be] first will [end up] being last.”

Matthew 21:31

Which of these two sons did what his father wanted?” They answered, “The first one.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes [will] enter the kingdom of God ahead of you.

Luke 13:30

And certainly, those [who appear to be] last will be first [i.e., in importance and blessings], and those [who appear to be] first will [end up] being last.”