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Matthew 22:14 — King James Version← Study notes

For many are called, but few are chosen.


Matthew 22:14Greek Interlinear

Greek · Matthew 22:147 words
GreekMeaning
πολλοὶpolloi
ManyadjectiveG4183
γάρgar
forwordG1063
εἰσινeisin
areverbG1510
κλητοὶklētoi
calledadjectiveG2822
ὀλίγοιoligoi
fewadjectiveG3641
δὲde
howeverwordG1161
ἐκλεκτοίeklektoi
chosenadjectiveG1588
Greek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.

Church Fathers on Matthew 22:14

Forasmuch as He had said, And it shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof,' He now proceeds to shew what nation that is.

Chrysostom · 4th century · Hom. lxix

'Answered,' that is, meeting their evil thoughts of putting Him to death.

Gloss (Glossa Ordinaria) · medieval compilation · interlin.

This parable is related only by Matthew. Luke gives one like it, but it is not the same, as the order shews.

Augustine · 4th century · de Cons. Ev., ii, 71
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