Matthew 22:14
“For many are called, but few are chosen.”
And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.
And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
Related Verses
“So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.”
“Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”
“Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.”
“And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.”
“Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.”