Matthew 20:16 BSB — MannaFest

Original language & word study

9 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
οὕτως	houtōs	Thus	G3779 →
ἔσονται	esontai	will be	G1510 →
οἱ	hoi	the	G3588 →
ἔσχατοι	eschatoi	last	G2078 →
πρῶτοι	prōtoi	first	G4413 →
καὶ	kai	and	G2532 →
οἱ	hoi	the	G3588 →
πρῶτοι	prōtoi	first	G4413 →
ἔσχατοι	eschatoi	last	G2078 →

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Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.”
leads to
- 2 Peter 1:10
  Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
- Luke 13:23–24
  “Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,
- Revelation 17:14
  They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen…
- Matthew 7:13–14
  Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
Through
Luke 15:7
In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.
leads to
- Luke 15:10
  In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
- Luke 5:32
  I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”
- Luke 15:32
  But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”
Through
Matthew 19:30
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.
leads to
- Luke 13:30
  And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.

The gold bar shows how strongly the cross-reference sources tie the two verses together: a long bar means many compiled references make the connection, a short one means few.

Matthew 19:30But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.Mark 10:31But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few are chosen.”Matthew 7:14But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.Luke 13:28–30There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out.Luke 15:7In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.Matthew 7:13Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.Romans 8:30And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.Romans 9:30What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith;James 1:23–25For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,Luke 14:24For I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will taste my banquet.’”1 Thessalonians 2:13And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.Esther 2:4Then let the young woman who pleases the king become queen in place of Vashti.” This suggestion pleased the king, and he acted accordingly.Luke 12:32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.Luke 13:30And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”Matthew 21:31Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.Romans 5:20The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,John 12:19–22Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!”

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