NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 14

Matthew 22:14

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For many are called, but few chosen.”

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Matthew 22:14 in context

Matthew 22:11–17

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“But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man who didn’t have on wedding clothing,

12

and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here not wearing wedding clothing?’ He was speechless.

13

Then the king said to the servants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and throw him into the outer darkness. That is where the weeping and grinding of teeth will be.’

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For many are called, but few chosen.”

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Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk.

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They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter whom you teach; for you aren’t partial to anyone.

17

Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”

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