The parable concludes with the saying with which it began (Matthew 19:30), but with some inversion in the order of the words. There it was, "Many first shall be last; and last first;" here it is, The last shall …

“So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

Jesus had assured the disciples of a rich reward in the kingdom of heaven for all they have given up for His sake, as well as eternal life. He had added, though, that many who are first will be last, and the …

Feb 4, 2026 · Matthew 20:16 is a part of a parable told by Jesus about the laborers in the vineyard. In this story, a landowner hires workers throughout the day, starting at sunrise and continuing until just …

The Bible verse Matthew 20:16 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen." This verse comes from a parable that Jesus tells in …

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

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