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"But many that are first will be last and the last first.
are you meaning this verse in matthew19;30
if so this is an illustration ,
Jesus means that many people who are "first" in enjoying religious privileges, such as the rich young ruler, will not enter the Kingdom.
They will be "last." But many, including Jesus’ humble disciples, who are looked down upon by the self-righteous Pharisees as being "last"—as being people of the land, or ‛am ha·’a´rets—will become "first."
Their becoming "first" means they will receive the privilege of becoming corulers with Christ in the Kingdom. Mark 10:17-31; Matthew 19:16-30; Luke 18:18-30.
it seems things are not always how it seems .
and there is not only a first century fullfillment of Jesus illustration, but one for the 20th century also , those who think they are the ones with it all because they were the first find that they are not the ones at all
are you meaning this verse in matthew19;30
if so this is an illustration ,
Jesus means that many people who are "first" in enjoying religious privileges, such as the rich young ruler, will not enter the Kingdom.
They will be "last." But many, including Jesus’ humble disciples, who are looked down upon by the self-righteous Pharisees as being "last"—as being people of the land, or ‛am ha·’a´rets—will become "first."
Their becoming "first" means they will receive the privilege of becoming corulers with Christ in the Kingdom. Mark 10:17-31; Matthew 19:16-30; Luke 18:18-30.
it seems things are not always how it seems .
and there is not only a first century fullfillment of Jesus illustration, but one for the 20th century also , those who think they are the ones with it all because they were the first find that they are not the ones at all