Matthew 20:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

So the last shall be first, and the first last — Not only with regard to the Jews and Gentiles, but in a thousand other instances. For many are called — All who hear the Gospel; but few chosen — Only those who obey it. Matthew 19:30; Matthew 22:14.

Matthew 20:16

16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.