Matthew 22:14

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

‹ Matthew 22:13 Matthew 22 in context Matthew 22:15 ›

In other translations

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

Greek words

πολλοὶpolloiManyG4183γάρgarforG1063εἰσινeisinareG1510κλητοί,klētoicalled,G2822ὀλίγοιoligoifewG3641δὲdehoweverG1161ἐκλεκτοί.¶eklektoichosen.G1588

Word by word from STEPBible's tagged Greek New Testament, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0. Words marked TR or NA appear in only one of the two main Greek texts.

Related verses

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:Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
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.They 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.”
Luke 13:23-24
²³ Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, ²⁴ Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.²³ “Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered, ²⁴ “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.
Matthew 7:13-14
¹³ 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: ¹⁴ Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.¹³ Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. ¹⁴ But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Matthew 20:16
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
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.If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.

Cross-references from OpenBible.info, most-voted first.

Topics

Calling