Matthew 20:16 - Modern King James Version So the last shall be first, and the first last, for many are called, but few are chosen. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So those who [now] are last will be first [then], and those who [now] are first will be last [then]. For many are called, but few chosen. American Standard Version (1901) So the last shall be first, and the first last. Common English Bible So those who are last will be first. And those who are first will be last.” Catholic Public Domain Version So then, the last shall be first, and the first shall be last. For many are called, but few are chosen." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version So shall the last be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen. |
Which of the two did the will of his father? They said to Him, The first. Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you that the tax-collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Go in through the narrow gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many there are who go in through it.
For I say to you that none of these men who were invited shall taste of my supper.
I say to you that likewise joy shall be in Heaven over one sinner who repents, more than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
Therefore I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, he loves little.
But the Law entered so that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound,
But whom He predestinated, these He also called; and whom He called, those He also justified. And whom He justified, these He also glorified.
What shall we say then? That the nations, who did not follow after righteousness have taken on righteousness, but a righteousness of faith.
And for this cause we thank God without ceasing, that when you received the Word of hearing, of God, you welcomed it as the Word of God, not as a word of men, but as it is, truly the Word of God, which also effectually works in you who believe.