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Matthew 22:14

SalvationJudgment

12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

For many are called, but few are chosen.

15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

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Compare

BSB
For many are called, but few are chosen.”
KJV
For many are called, but few are chosen.
WEB
For many are called, but few chosen.”
ASV
For many are called, but few chosen.
DARBY
For many are called ones, but few chosen ones.
BLB
For many are called, but few chosen.”
ÅB
For mange er kalt, men få er utvalgt.»
OTB
For mange mottar kallet, men få er utvalgt.
B1930
For mange er kalt, men få er utvalgt.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 2 Peter 1:10

    Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

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  • Luke 13:23–24

    Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

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  • Revelation 17:14

    These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

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  • Matthew 7:13–14

    Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

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  • Matthew 20:16

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

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  • Matthew 24:22

    And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

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