Matthew 20:16

16 And Jesus concluded, "So those who are last will be first, and those who are first will be last." 1

Matthew 20:16 In-Context

14 Now take your pay and go home. I want to give this man who was hired last as much as I gave you.
15 Don't I have the right to do as I wish with my own money? Or are you jealous because I am generous?' "
16 And Jesus concluded, "So those who are last will be first, and those who are first will be last."
17 As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and spoke to them privately, as they walked along.
18 "Listen," he told them, "we are going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the teachers of the Law. They will condemn him to death

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Cross References 1

  • 1. 20.16Matthew 19.30;Mark 10.31;Luke 13.30.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.