Matthew 20:16

New American Bible - revised edition

Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.” The Third Prediction of the Passion.

Cross References

Matthew 19:30

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

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did his father’s will?” They answered, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.

Matthew 22:14

Many are invited, but few are chosen.” Paying Taxes to the Emperor.

Matthew 7:13

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many.

Mark 10:31

But many that are first will be last, and [the] last will be first.” The Third Prediction of the Passion.

Luke 14:24

For, I tell you, none of those men who were invited will taste my dinner.’” Sayings on Discipleship.

Luke 15:7

I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. The Parable of the Lost Coin.

Luke 7:47

So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.”

Romans 5:20

The law entered in so that transgression might increase but, where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more,

Romans 8:30

And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified.

Romans 9:30

What then shall we say? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have achieved it, that is, righteousness that comes from faith;

1 Thessalonians 2:13

And for this reason we too give thanks to God unceasingly, that, in receiving the word of God from hearing us, you received not a human word but, as it truly is, the word of God, which is now at work in you who believe.