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The Kingdom's Great Reversal
Commentators agree this verse announces a fundamental principle of God's kingdom: worldly standards are turned upside down. Those considered "first" in this life—the rich, powerful, and religiously prominent—may find themselves last. Conversely, the "last"—the poor, humble, and overlooked—will be elevated by God's grace.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 19:30
18th Century
Theologian
This verse should have been connected with the following chapter. The parable spoken there is expressly to illustrate this sentiment. See its meani…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 19:30
The last first and the first last (ο εσχατο πρωτο κα ο πρωτο εσχατο). This paradoxical enigma is probably in the nature of a rebuk…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 19:30
19th Century
Preacher
Thus our Lord sums up His teaching concerning rich men and gives us the aphorism now before us, which He has already illustrated and intends to rep…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 19:30
Jesus now extends his encouragement to all his self-sacrificing disciples. The promise is not literal (one cannot have one hundred mothers). God is…
John Calvin
On Matthew 19:30
16th Century
Theologian
And many that are first shall be last. This sentence was added in order to shake off the indolence of the flesh. The apostles, though they…
John Gill
On Matthew 19:30
17th Century
Pastor
But many that are first shall be last
This may refer unto, or be occasioned by, either the young ruler; signifying t…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 19:23–30
17th Century
Minister
Although Christ spoke so strongly, few who have riches do not trust in them. How few who are poor are not tempted to envy! But people's earnestness…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 19:1–30
13th Century
Philosopher
In this passage, it was shown how one comes to eternal life by the common way. Here, He teaches how one comes by the way of perfection. This way of…