Matthew 22:14

14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

Matthew 22:14 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few chosen.
] (See Gill on Matthew 20:16)

Matthew 22:14 In-Context

12 and he said unto him, Friend, how didst thou come in here not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

13 Then the king said to the slaves, Bind him hand and foot and take him away and cast him into the darkness outside; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

15 Then the Pharisees left and took counsel how they might entangle him in his word.

16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with those of Herod, saying, Master, we know that thou art a lover of truth and teachest the way of God with truth and that thou takest care for no man, for thou art no respecter of persons of men.