For many are called, but few chosen (πολλο γαρ εισιν κλητο ολιγο δε εκλεκτο). This crisp saying of Christ occurs in various connec…

Many are called, but few are chosen. Our Savior often uses this expression. It was probably proverbial. The Jews had been called, but few …

Many are called—(See Note on Matthew 20:16). The "calling" corresponds, both verbally and in substance, to the "bidding" or invita…

Many are called. The limit lies not there. We preach no restricted Gospel. All who hear that Gospel are called, but it does not come with …

St. John Chrysostom: Since He had said, And it shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof, He now p…

Jesus concludes with a pithy statement explaining the parable. Many are invited; but some refuse to come, and others who do come refuse to submit t…

For many are called, but few are chosen. The object of the parable is pointed out by the conclusion that few are chosen, though <…

For many are called, but few chosen .
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The provision made for perishing souls in the gospel is represented by a royal feast made by a king, with great liberality, on the marriage of his …

It was said above that Christ’s persecutors were provoked to kill Him for three reasons: His glory, His wisdom (by which He was confounding them), …