Matthew 20:16

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

Matthew 19:30

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

Mark 10:31

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

Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Luke 15:7

Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

Romans 9:30

What then are we to say? Gentiles, who did not strive for righteousness, have attained it, that is, righteousness through faith,

Matthew 7:13

“Enter through the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it.

Romans 8:30

And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.

Luke 14:24

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

1 Thessalonians 2:13

We also constantly give thanks to God for this, that when you received the word of God that you heard from us you accepted it not as a human word but as what it really is, God’s word, which is also at work in you believers.

Romans 5:20

But law came in, so that the trespass might increase, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,

Luke 7:47

Therefore, 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.”

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you.