Matthew 20:16

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 20:16

BSB

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

AKJV

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

CPDV

So then, the last shall be first, and the first shall be last. For many are called, but few are chosen."

ERV

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

NHEB

So the last will be first, and the first last; for many are called, but few are chosen."

SMT

So shall the last be first, and the first last; for many are called, but few chosen.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 20:16

SoG3779AdverbthelastG2078AdjectiveshallbeG2071Verb firstG4413Adjective andG2532ConjunctionthefirstG4413Adjective lastG2078Adjective forG1063Conjunction manyG4183Adjective beG1526Verb calledG2822Adjective butG1161Conjunction fewG3641Adjective chosenG1588Adjective

Commentary for Matthew 20:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 20:16

Summary

Parable concludes with reversal principle and selective calling

Event

Parable concludes with reversal

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD