Matthew 19:30 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)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.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176930 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition30 But many who [now] are first will be last [then], and many who [now] are last will be first [then]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)30 But many shall be last that are first; and first that are last. See the chapterCommon English Bible30 But many who are first will be last. And many who are last will be first. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version30 But many of those who are first shall be last, and the last shall be first." See the chapter |
So, as long as God’s promise of entering into a state of rest with Him [still] remains, we should fear that someone among you will appear [in the end] to have fallen short of [attaining] it. [Note: In this section “entering into rest” refers to Israel entering Canaan (verses 6, 8) and to Christians entering heaven (verses 3, 9) . The “Sabbath day rest” is presented as a type of both].