14For many are called, but few chosen.|


In Context

11 But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man who didn't have on wedding clothing,

12 and he said to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here not wearing wedding clothing?' He was speechless.

13 Then the king said to the servants, 'Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and throw him into the outer darkness; there is where the weeping and grinding of teeth will be.'

14 For many are called, but few chosen.|

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

16 They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, |Teacher, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter who you teach, for you aren't partial to anyone.

Matthew 22:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

22:14For many are called, but few [are] chosen.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

22:14"For many are invited, but few are chosen."

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

22:14For many are called, but few are chosen.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

22:14For many are called, but few chosen.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:14For many are called ones, but few chosen ones.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

22:14For many are called, but few chosen.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:14For many are called, but few are chosen.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

22:14for many are called, and few chosen.'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

22:14For many are called, but few are chosen.