Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. New Living Translation But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then. English Standard Version But many who are first will be last, and the last first. Berean Standard Bible But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. Berean Literal Bible But many who are first will be last, and the last first. King James Bible But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. New King James Version But many who are first will be last, and the last first. New American Standard Bible But many who are first will be last; and the last, first. NASB 1995 “But many who are first will be last; and the last, first. NASB 1977 “But many who are first will be last; and the last, first. Legacy Standard Bible But many who are first will be last; and the last, first. Amplified Bible But many who are first [in this world] will be last [in the world to come]; and the last, first. Christian Standard Bible But many who are first will be last, and the last first. Holman Christian Standard Bible But many who are first will be last, and the last first. American Standard Version But many shall be last that are first; and first that are last. Contemporary English Version But many who are now first will be last, and many who are last will be first. English Revised Version But many shall be last that are first; and first that are last. GOD'S WORD® Translation However, many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. Good News Translation But many who now are first will be last, and many who now are last will be first. International Standard Version But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first." Majority Standard Bible But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. NET Bible But many who are first will be last, and the last first. New Heart English Bible But many will be last who are first; and first who are last. Webster's Bible Translation But many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first. Weymouth New Testament "But many who are now first will be last, and many who are now last will be first. World English Bible But many will be last who are first, and first who are last. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand many first will be last, and last first.” Berean Literal Bible But many who are first will be last, and the last first. Young's Literal Translation and many first shall be last, and last first. Smith's Literal Translation And many first shall be last, and the last first. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd many that are first, shall be last: and the last shall be first. Catholic Public Domain Version But many of those who are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” New American Bible But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. New Revised Standard Version But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut many who are first shall be last, and the last first. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But many are first who will be last and the last ones will be the first.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut many that are first shall be last; and the last first. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But many, now first, will be the last; and last, who will be the first. Mace New Testament but many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Weymouth New Testament "But many who are now first will be last, and many who are now last will be first. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Rich Young Man…29And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. 30But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. Cross References Matthew 20:16 So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Mark 10:31 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.” Luke 13:30 And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.” Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. Isaiah 2:11-12 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Ezekiel 21:26 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. 1 Samuel 2:7-8 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Job 5:11 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. Treasury of Scripture But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Matthew 8:11,12 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven… Matthew 20:16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. Matthew 21:31,32 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you… Jump to Previous First Great LastJump to Next First Great LastMatthew 19 1. Jesus heals the sick;3. answers the Pharisees concerning divorce; 10. shows when marriage is necessary; 13. receives the little children; 16. instructs the young man how to attain eternal life; 20. and how to be perfect; 23. tells his disciples how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God; 27. and promises reward to those who forsake all to follow him. But many who are first This phrase addresses the concept of societal and spiritual status. In the context of Jesus' time, the "first" could refer to those who were wealthy, powerful, or held religious authority, such as the Pharisees and Sadducees. These groups were often seen as the most righteous and blessed by God. However, Jesus frequently challenged the notion that external status equated to spiritual favor. This phrase echoes the theme found in Matthew 23:11-12, where Jesus teaches that the greatest among His followers must be a servant. It also reflects the reversal of expectations seen throughout Jesus' ministry, where He elevates the humble and brings down the proud. will be last and the last will be first Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples and teaching them about the values of the Kingdom of Heaven. 2. Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, they are learning about the nature of God's kingdom and the reversal of worldly expectations. 3. The Rich Young Ruler The preceding event involves a rich young man who struggles with the call to give up his wealth to follow Jesus, illustrating the challenge of earthly attachments. 4. The Kingdom of Heaven The central theme of Jesus' teaching, representing God's reign and the values that govern it, which often contrast with worldly values. Teaching Points Reversal of Worldly ValuesIn God's kingdom, status and wealth do not determine one's standing. True greatness is found in humility and service. Humility and Servanthood Followers of Christ are called to adopt a posture of humility, recognizing that God's ways often invert human expectations. Eternal Perspective Believers are encouraged to focus on eternal rewards rather than temporary, earthly gains. Trust in God's Justice Trust that God will ultimately set things right, rewarding those who may seem insignificant by worldly standards. Self-Examination Regularly assess personal priorities and values to ensure alignment with the teachings of Jesus.(30) Many that are first shall be last.--The words point obviously not only to the general fact of the ultimate reversal of human judgments, but to the individual case of which the disciples had made themselves the judges. They had seen one who stood high in his own estimate brought low by the test of the divine Teacher. They were flattering themselves that they, who had left all, and so could stand that test, were among the first in the hierarchy of the kingdom. For them too, unless their spirit should become other than it was in its self-seeking and its self-complacence, there might be an unexpected change of position, and the first might become the last. The parable that follows was designed to bring that truth more vividly before them.Verse 30. - Many that are first. This proverbial saying, which Christ uses more than once (see Matthew 20:16; Luke 13:30), is illustrated by the parable in the next chapter, and would be better placed at its commencement Here it conveys a warning that man's estimation is liable to error, and it must not be thought that those who are first in privilege are therefore highest in God's favour. The Lord may have had in view the case of Judas, who was an early apostle, and had the care of the bag, and fell by reason of covetousness; and that of one like St. Paul, who was called late, and yet laboured more abundantly than all that were before him. The application may be made with perfect truth to many professors of religion.
Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. many Πολλοὶ (Polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. [who are] first πρῶτοι (prōtoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. will be ἔσονται (esontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. last, ἔσχατοι (eschatoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2078: Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [the] last ἔσχατοι (eschatoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2078: Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final. [will be] first. πρῶτοι (prōtoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. Links Matthew 19:30 NIVMatthew 19:30 NLT Matthew 19:30 ESV Matthew 19:30 NASB Matthew 19:30 KJV Matthew 19:30 BibleApps.com Matthew 19:30 Biblia Paralela Matthew 19:30 Chinese Bible Matthew 19:30 French Bible Matthew 19:30 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 19:30 But many will be last who (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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