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NASB | Matthew 20:16 "So the last shall be first, and the first last." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 20:16 "So those who are last [in this world] shall be first [in the world to come], and those who are first, last." |
Bible Question: I am having dificulty reconciling the last part (For many are called, but few are chosen) to the rest of the text. i understand the parable, but do not see how this fits. Thanks |
Bible Answer: Hi gracefull, Thank you for your question. I for one, since I study from the NASB never noticed that ommission, and I didn't know what you were talking about. It may have been added later, but it certainly encourages a reader to compare the passages. In doing that, I can offer you this comparison. Matthew 20:22, "But Jesus answered and said, "YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE ASKING FOR. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?" Matthew 22:29, "But Jesus answered and said to them, "YOU ARE MISTAKEN, NOT UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES, or the power of God. From the heart, Ray |