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NASB | Matthew 22:1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 22:1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, |
Bible Question: What does "Many are called, but few are chosen" mean? |
Bible Answer: It seems that he meaning of the Matt 22:14 is be found in the context of the parable with which it is connected. Although many were called, they refused the invitation. In addition, although accepting it, there was one who refused to acquiesce to the proper way the invitation is to be accepted and was thrown out. It might be good to note that in the parable, there is a reason why few were chosen and the rest rejected; the reason being that those chosen accepted the invitation and its required "dress code", and those not chosen were not chosen because they either refused the invitation in the first place or, upon accepting it did so under false pretense. Jesus says that in like manner is the kingdom of heaven to be compared: God calls all men to salvation, however, only those who accept it and do so on God's terms, are allowed entrance into the kingdom. |