Matthew 19:30

Modern

But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.

Traditional

But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

Literal

But many who are first will be last, and last, first.

Latin

Multi autem erunt primi novissimi, et novissimi primi.

Greek

English

But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.

Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem (Matthew 19:1; 20:29; 21:1). This was another chance to teach the disciples what it means to be his disciples.

Theme notes and profiles

Luke 13:30
And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”
Matthew 20:16
So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
Mark 10:31
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”
Matthew 21:31–32
Which 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.
Luke 18:13–14
But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’
Romans 9:30–33
What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith;
Romans 5:20–21
The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,
Matthew 8:11–12
I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 7:29–30
All the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice. For they had received the baptism of John.
Hebrews 4:1
Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it.
Galatians 5:7
You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?