Matthew 20:16

A Conservative Version

So the last will be first, and the first last, for many are called but few chosen.

Cross References

Matthew 19:30

But many first will be last, and last, first.

Mark 10:31

But many first will be last, and the last first.

Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few chosen.

Luke 15:7

I say to you, that thus there will be joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous men who have no need of repentance.

Romans 9:30

What will we say then? That the Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, even the righteousness from faith.

Matthew 7:13

Enter ye in by the narrow gate, because wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many are they who enter through it.

Romans 8:30

And whom he predestined, these he also called, and whom he called, these he also made righteous, and whom he made righteous, these he also glorified.

Luke 14:24

For I say to you, that none of those men who were invited will taste of my supper. For many are called, but few chosen.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

And because of this we thank God without ceasing, because, having received the word of God heard from us, ye received not the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which also is at work in you who believe.

Romans 5:20

And the law entered so that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace was more abundant,

Luke 7:47

For this reason I say to thee, her many sins are forgiven, because she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, loves little.

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did the will of the father? They say to him, The first. Jesus says to them, Truly I say to you, that the tax collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.