Matthew 22:14New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— “For many are called, but few [are] chosen.”
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For many are called, but few [are] chosen.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For many are called, but few chosen.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For many are called, but few chosen.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For many are called, but few [are] chosen.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For many are called ones, but few chosen ones.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, many, are called, but, few, chosen.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— for many are called, and few chosen.'
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For many are called, but few are chosen.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For many are called, but fewe chosen.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For many are called, but few are chosen.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For many are invited, and few are chosen.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— For many are the called, but few the chosen.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— For the called are many, and the chosen are few. |
For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
many
4183 {4183} Primeπολύςpolus{pol-oos'}
Including the forms from the alternate 'pollos'; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverb largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely.
are
1526 {1526} Primeεἰσίeisi{i-see'}
Third person plural present indicative of G1510; they are.
z5748 <5748> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 1612
called,
2822 {2822} Primeκλητόςkletos{klay-tos'}
From the same as G2821; invited, that is, appointed, or (specifically) a saint.
but
1161 {1161} Primeδέde{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
few
3641 {3641} Primeὀλίγοςoligos{ol-ee'-gos}
Of uncertain affinity; puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat.
[are] chosen.
1588 {1588} Primeἐκλεκτόςeklektos{ek-lek-tos'}
From G1586; select; by implication favorite. |
Matthew 22:14
Many are called; few chosen — Many hear; few believe. Yea, many are members of the visible, but few of the invisible Church. Matthew 20:16. |
Matthew 7:13- 14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [ is] the gate, and broad [ is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: ... Because strait [ is] the gate, and narrow [ is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Matthew 20:16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Luke 13:23- 24 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, ... Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
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