Matthew 22:14

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Matthew 22:12–16 · Berean Standard Bible

12 ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless.

13 Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

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

15 Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.

16 They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Matthew 7:13

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

Matthew 7:14

But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Matthew 20:16

So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

Luke 13:23

“Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,

Luke 13:24

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.