Matthew 20:16
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem,.... Which was situated (f) in the highest part of the land of Israel: the land of Israel, is said to be higher than any other land whatever; and the temple at…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
So the last shall be first ... - This is the moral or scope of the parable. “To teach this it was spoken.” Many that, in the order of time, are brought last into the kingdom, shall be first in the…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
for many be called, but few chosen This verse which occurs in a natural connection ch. Mat 19:30, but is difficult to explain here, is omitted in the best MSS. The words are probably interpolated.
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