Matthew 20:16

Weymouth NT

»So the last shall be first, and the first last.«

Cross References

Matthew 19:30

»But many who are now first will be last, and many who are now last will be first.«

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did as his father desired?« »The first,« they said. `I solemnly tell you,' replied Jesus, «that the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners are entering the Kingdom of God in front of you.

Matthew 22:14

»For there are many called, but few chosen.«

Matthew 7:13

»Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad the road which leads to ruin, and many there are who enter by it;«

Mark 10:31

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

Luke 14:24

For I tell you that not one of those who were invited shall taste my dinner.'«

Luke 15:7

I tell you that in the same way there will be rejoicing in Heaven over one repentant sinner–more rejoicing than over ninety-nine blameless persons who have no need of repentance.

Luke 7:47

This is the reason why I tell you that her sins, her many sins, are forgiven–because she has loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.«

Romans 5:20

Now Law was brought in later on, so that transgression might increase. But where sin increased, grace has overflowed;

Romans 8:30

and those whom He has pre-destined He also has called; and those whom He has called He has also declared free from guilt; and those whom He has declared free from guilt He has also crowned with glory.

Romans 9:30

To what conclusion does this bring us? Why, that the Gentiles, who were not in pursuit of righteousness, have overtaken it–a righteousness, however, which arises from faith;

1 Thessalonians 2:13

And for this further reason we render unceasing thanks to God, that when you received God's Message from our lips, it was as no mere message from men that you embraced it, but as –what it really is– God's Message, which also does its work in the hearts of you who believe.