Cross References For many are called, but few are chosen. Matthew 24:22 And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh should be saved: but for the sake of the elect those days shall be shortened. Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets and shall shew great signs and wonders, insomuch as to deceive (if possible) even the elect. 2 Peter 1:10 Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election. For doing these things, you shall not sin at any time. Revelation 17:14 These shall fight with the Lamb. And the Lamb shall overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings: and they that are with him are called and elect and faithful. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For many are called, but few are chosen. Matthew 7:13,14 Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat. . . . Matthew 20:16 So shall the last be first and the first last. For many are called but few chosen. Luke 13:23,24 And a certain man said to him: Lord, are they few that are saved? But he said to them: . . . Context The Parable of the Banquet…13Then the king said to the waiters: Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the exterior darkness. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 14For many are called, but few are chosen. 15Then the Pharisees going, consulted among themselves how to insnare him in his speech.… Lexicon Forγάρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. many Πολλοὶ (Polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 4183: Much, many; often. are εἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. called, κλητοὶ (klētoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 2822: From the same as klesis; invited, i.e. Appointed, or, a saint. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. few [are] ὀλίγοι (oligoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3641: Puny; especially neuter somewhat. chosen.” ἐκλεκτοί (eklektoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 1588: From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite. Additional Translations For many are called, but few are chosen.” For many are called, but few chosen." For many are called, but few are chosen. For many are called, but few chosen. For many are called ones, but few chosen ones. For many are called, but few chosen. For many are called, but few are chosen. "For there are many called, but few chosen." For many are called, but few chosen." for many are called, and few chosen.' Jump to Previous Chosen Few Good Invited News Ones Salvation SmallJump to Next Chosen Few Good Invited News Ones Salvation SmallExternal Links Matthew 22:14 NIVMatthew 22:14 NLT Matthew 22:14 ESV Matthew 22:14 NASB Matthew 22:14 ASV Matthew 22:14 Bible Apps Matthew 22:14 Biblia Paralela Matthew 22:14 Chinese Bible Matthew 22:14 French Bible Matthew 22:14 German Bible Alphabetical: are but called chosen few For invited many NT Gospels: Matthew 22:14 For many are called but few chosen (Matt. Mat Mt) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |