Last (εσχατο). This saying was repeated many times (Matthew 19:30; Matthew 20:16).

And, behold, there are last . . .—See Note on Matthew 19:30. Chronologically, it should be noted, this is the first utterance of the great…

And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. And, be…

Glossa Ordinaria: Having spoken in parables about the growth of the Gospel's teaching, He everywhere endeavors to spread it by…

The contrast is heightened between those inside and those outside the door, i.e., outside the kingdom. Every Jew expected to sit with the patriarch…

And, behold, they are last who shall be first. The same words, as we will see elsewhere, were frequently used by Christ, but in a differen…

And behold, there are last which shall be first
The Gentiles, the most mean and abject, afar from God, aliens from t…

Our Saviour came to guide people's consciences, not to gratify their curiosity. Do not ask, "How many will be saved?" but rather, "Will I be one of…