Matthew 22:14
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For many are called, but few are chosen.”
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For many are called, but few are chosen--So Mat 19:30. See on Mat 20:16. Next: Matthew Chapter 23
Open source ↗22:14 While many people are called—they hear the invitation to the Kingdom—few are actually chosen by God and respond in faithful obedience to Jesus.
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Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.