The King James Version Bible

Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few are chosen.

Cross References

  1. These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
  2. Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
  3. So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
  4. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
  5. Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
  6. Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: