Matthew 22:14 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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¹⁴For many are called, but few are chosen.

Matthew 22:14 —

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Original word meaning

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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:
Luke 13:23-24
Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, …
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: …
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.
Matthew 20:16
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Topics

Atonement Avarice Banquet Chosen, or Elected Contingencies Convocation Covetousness Cupidity

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 1-14)

We have here the parable of the guests invited to the wedding-feast. In this it is said (Matt. 22:1), Jesus answered, not to what his opposers said (for they were put to silence), but to what they thought, when they were wishing for an opportunity to lay hands on him, Matt. 21:46. Note, Christ knows how to answer men’s thoughts, for he is a Discerner of them. Or, He answered, that is, he continued…

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown’s Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (1871)

(vv. 14)

14. For many are called, but few are chosen--So Mt 19:30. See on Mt 20:16. For the exposition, see on Mr 12:13-34. Mt 22:41-46. Christ Baffles the Pharisees by a Question about David and Messiah. (= Mr 12:35-37; Lu 20:41-44). For the exposition, see on Mr 12:35-37.