Matthew 22:14 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹⁴ For many people are called [by God] but [only those] few [who respond] are chosen [by Him].”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁴ For many are called, but few are chosen.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁴ For many are called (invited and summoned), but few are chosen.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁴ For many are called, but few chosen.

Common English Bible

¹⁴ “Many people are invited, but few people are chosen.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ For many are called, but few are chosen.' "

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁴ For many are called, but few are chosen.

Matthew 22:14 Cross References

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 24:22

And if those days had not been as short as they were no one would have been saved [i.e., from the devastating destruction]. But for the sake of the elect [i.e., God’s people], those days will be short.

Matthew 24:24

For false christs and false prophets will appear and they will perform great [miraculous] signs and [supernatural] wonders in order to lead astray even the elect [i.e., God’s people], if possible.

2 Peter 1:10

So, brothers, be diligent to make sure of your calling and election [i.e., of your status as being selected by God], for when you do, you will never stumble [and fall away from God].

Revelation 17:14

These kings and the beast will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for He is the Lord of lords and the King of kings. And those who are called and chosen [by God], and who are faithful [to Him will share the victory] with the Lamb.”