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For many are called, but few chosen."
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A Wide Gospel Invitation
Commentators explain that this verse summarizes the entire parable (22:1-14), not just the final scene. The "many who are called" refers to the broad, general invitation of the gospel extended to all people—first to the Jews who rejected it, and then to the Gentiles.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Many are called, but few are chosen. Our Savior often uses this expression. It was probably proverbial. The Jews had been called, but few …
For many are called, but few chosen (πολλο γαρ εισιν κλητο ολιγο δε εκλεκτο). This crisp saying of Christ occurs in various connec…
19th Century
Anglican
Many are called—(See Note on Matthew 20:16). The "calling" corresponds, both verbally and in substance, to the "bidding" or invita…
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Baptist
All who hear the gospel are called, but the call does not come with equal power to every heart. And with some, the power with which it comes is not…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
For many are called, but few are chosen. The object of the parable is pointed out by the conclusion that few are chosen, though <…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For many are called, but few chosen . ] (See Gill on Matthew 20:16)
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
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), …
