Matthew 22:14

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“For many are called, but few are chosen.””

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“For many are called, but few are chosen.””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
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“For many are called, but few are chosen.”

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“For many are called, but few chosen.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“for many are called, and few chosen.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 22:14 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 7:13Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
  2. Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
  3. Matthew 24:22If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.
  4. Luke 13:23“Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,
  5. 2 Peter 1:10Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
  6. Revelation 17:14They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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