Matthew 20:16

New English Translation

So the last will be first, and the first last.”

Cross References

Matthew 19:30

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

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did his father’s will?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, tax collectors and prostitutes will go ahead of you into the kingdom of God!

Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Matthew 7:13

“Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.

Mark 10:31

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

Luke 14:24

For I tell you, not one of those individuals who were invited will taste my banquet!’”

Luke 15:7

I tell you, in 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 to repent.

Luke 7:47

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which were many, are forgiven, thus she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little loves little.”

Romans 5:20

Now the law came in so that the transgression may increase, but where sin increased, grace multiplied 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 shall we say then? – that the Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness obtained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith,

1 Thessalonians 2:13

And so we too constantly thank God that when you received God’s message that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human message, but as it truly is, God’s message, which is at work among you who believe.