KJV King James Version
For many are called, but few [are] chosen.
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Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few [are] chosen.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
For many are called, but few are chosen.”
WEB World English Bible
For many are called, but few chosen.”
ASV American Standard Version
For many are called, but few chosen.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
for many are called, and few chosen.’
Surrounding context — Matthew 22
11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
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.
14 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.
17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
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2 Peter 1:10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:Luke 13:23-24Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,Revelation 17:14These 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.Matthew 7:13-14Enter 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:Matthew 20:16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.Matthew 24:22And 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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