Matthew 22:14 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Matthew 22:14 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 22:14 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 22:14 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“For many are called, but few chosen.””

Matthew 22:14 — World English Bible

Matthew 22:14 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“For many are called, but few chosen. ”

Matthew 22:14 — American Standard Version

Matthew 22:14 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“for many are called, and few chosen.'”

Matthew 22:14 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 22:14 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“For many are called ones, but few chosen ones. ”

Matthew 22:14 — Darby Translation

Matthew 22:14 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For many are called, but fewe chosen.”

Matthew 22:14 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 22:14 in Context — Matthew 22

12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

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What Does Matthew 22:14 Mean?

Matthew 22:14 is a verse from the Book of Matthew, part of the New Testament. It appears in Matthew chapter 22. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Greek.

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