World English Bible
Matthew 19:30
“But many will be last who are first; and first who are last.”
Verse in context — Matthew 19
28
Jesus said to them, "Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
29
Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life.
30
But many will be last who are first; and first who are last.
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