Matthew 20:16

New Century Version

“So those who are last now will someday be first, and those who are first now will someday be last.”

Cross References

Matthew 19:30

Many who are first now will be last in the future. And many who are last now will be first in the future.

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two sons obeyed his father?” The priests and leaders answered, “The first son.” Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes will enter the kingdom of God before you do.

Matthew 22:14

“Yes, many are invited, but only a few are chosen.”

Matthew 7:13

“Enter through the narrow gate. The gate is wide and the road is wide that leads to hell, and many people enter through that gate.

Mark 10:31

Many who are first now will be last in the future. And many who are last now will be first in the future.”

Luke 14:24

I tell you, none of those whom I invited first will eat with me.’ ”

Luke 15:7

In the same way, I tell you there is more joy in heaven over one sinner who changes his heart and life, than over ninety-nine good people who don’t need to change.

Luke 7:47

I tell you that her many sins are forgiven, so she showed great love. But the person who is forgiven only a little will love only a little.”

Romans 5:20

The law came to make sin worse. But when sin grew worse, God’s grace increased.

Romans 8:30

God planned for them to be like his Son; and those he planned to be like his Son, he also called; and those he called, he also made right with him; and those he made right, he also glorified.

Romans 9:30

So what does all this mean? Those who are not Jews were not trying to make themselves right with God, but they were made right with God because of their faith.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

Also, we always thank God because when you heard his message from us, you accepted it as the word of God, not the words of humans. And it really is God’s message which works in you who believe.