Matthew 20:16

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So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”
World English Bible (WEB)
So{G3779} the last{G2078} shall be{G2071}{(G5704)} first{G4413}, and{G2532} the first{G4413} last{G2078}: for{G1063} many{G4183} be{G1526}{(G5748)} called{G2822}, but{G1161} few{G3641} chosen{G1588}.
Strong's King James
(16) So the last will be first and the first last."
The F.O.G
[16] So the last will be first, and the first will be last." This parable reveals how God's grace often contradicts human expectations of fairness.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
So the last shall be first, and the first last, for many are called, and few chosen.’
Young's Literal Translation

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