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 to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here, not having wedding clothes?' But {he could say nothing}.

13 Then the king said to the servants, 'Tie him up {hand and foot} [and] throw him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth!'

14 For many are called but few [are] chosen."

15 Then the Pharisees went {and consulted} so that they could entrap him with a statement.

16 And they sent their disciples to him with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and {you do not care what anyone thinks}, {because you do not regard the opinion of people}.