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Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few are chosen.
Matthew 22:14 · King James Version

In other versions

  • For many are called, but few chosen.

    ASV

  • For out of all to whom the good news has come, only a small number will get salvation.

    BBE

  • For many are called ones, but few chosen ones.

    DBY

  • For many are called, but few chosen."

    WEB

  • for many are called, and few chosen.'

    YLT

  • For many are called, but few are chosen.

    ENG

  • For many are called, but few are chosen.

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

12And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

13Then 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.

14For many are called, but few are chosen.

15Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

16And 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.

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