Luke 13:30
But indeed, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.”
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- Matt 19:30 : 30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.
- Matt 20:16 : 16 So the last will be first, and the first last.”
- Mark 10:31 : 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”
- Matt 21:28-31 : 28 The Parable of the Two Sons“What do you think? A man had two sons. He went to the first and said,‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ 29 The boy answered,‘I will not.’ But later he had a change of heart and went. 30 The father went to the other son and said the same thing. This boy answered,‘I will, sir,’ but did not go. 31 Which of the two did his father’s will?” They said,“The first.” Jesus said to them,“I tell you the truth, tax collectors and prostitutes will go ahead of you into the kingdom of God!
- Matt 3:9-9 : 9 and don’t think you can say to yourselves,‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that God can raise up children for Abraham from these stones! 10 Even now the ax is laid at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
- Matt 8:11-12 : 11 I tell you, many will come from the east and west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, 12 but the sons of the kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
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- Mark 10:31-322 verses89%
31But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”
32Third Prediction of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection They were on the way, going up to Jerusalem. Jesus was going ahead of them, and they were amazed, but those who followed were afraid. He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them what was going to happen to him.
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30But many who are first will be last, and the last first.
- Matt 20:16-172 verses85%
16So the last will be first, and the first last.”
17Third Prediction of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve aside privately and said to them on the way,
- Luke 13:28-292 verses84%
28There 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 thrown out.
29Then people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and take their places at the banquet table in the kingdom of God.
- Matt 8:11-122 verses76%
11I tell you, many will come from the east and west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven,
12but the sons of the kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
- Matt 20:7-104 verses75%
7They said to him,‘Because no one hired us.’ He said to them,‘You go and work in the vineyard too.’
8When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his manager,‘Call the workers and give the pay starting with the last hired until the first.’
9When those hired about five o’clock came, each received a full day’s pay.
10And when those hired first came, they thought they would receive more. But each one also received the standard wage.
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35After he sat down, he called the twelve and said to them,“If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.”
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31Which of the two did his father’s will?” They said,“The first.” Jesus said to them,“I tell you the truth, tax collectors and prostitutes will go ahead of you into the kingdom of God!
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28I tell you the truth, there are some standing here who will not experience death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”
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27But I tell you most certainly, there are some standing here who will not experience death before they see the kingdom of God.”
- Luke 14:15-162 verses72%
15The Parable of the Great Banquet When one of those at the meal with Jesus heard this, he said to him,“Blessed is everyone who will feast in the kingdom of God!”
16But Jesus said to him,“A man once gave a great banquet and invited many guests.
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12saying,‘These last fellows worked one hour, and you have made them equal to us who bore the hardship and burning heat of the day.’
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1And he said to them,“I tell you the truth, there are some standing here who will not experience death before they see the kingdom of God come with power.”
- Mark 13:29-302 verses72%
29So also you, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, right at the door.
30I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
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14Take what is yours and go. I want to give to this last man the same as I gave to you.
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30who will not receive many times more in this age– and in the age to come, eternal life.”
- Luke 14:9-102 verses71%
9So the host who invited both of you will come and say to you,‘Give this man your place.’ Then, ashamed, you will begin to move to the least important place.
10But when you are invited, go and take the least important place, so that when your host approaches he will say to you,‘Friend, move up here to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who share the meal with you.
- Matt 13:42-432 verses71%
42They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. The one who has ears had better listen!
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7On Seeking Seats of Honor Then when Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. He said to them,
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31Going to Jerusalem At that time, some Pharisees came up and said to Jesus,“Get away from here, because Herod wants to kill you.”
- Matt 13:48-503 verses70%
48When it was full, they pulled it ashore, sat down, and put the good fish into containers and threw the bad away.
49It will be this way at the end of the age. Angels will come and separate the evil from the righteous
50and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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39and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
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26Then everyone will see the Son of Man arriving in the clouds with great power and glory.
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24“Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.
25Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, then you will stand outside and start to knock on the door and beg him,‘Lord, let us in!’ But he will answer you,‘I don’t know where you come from.’
26Then you will begin to say,‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’
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40You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
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13You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
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37Blessed are those slaves whom their master finds alert when he returns! I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, have them take their place at the table, and will come and wait on them!
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14For many are called, but few are chosen.”
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27and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave–
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37Finally he sent his son to them, saying,‘They will respect my son.’
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44and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of all.
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21So the slave came back and reported this to his master. Then the master of the household was furious and said to his slave,‘Go out quickly to the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’
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10First the gospel must be preached to all nations.
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30that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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24For I tell you, not one of those individuals who were invited will taste my banquet!’”