Matthew 22:14 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Many Invited – Few Chosen

Matthew 22:14 – Many Invited – Few Chosen

MT22:14 “For many are invited[1] but few chosen.”[2]

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[1] Many are invited: The Greek is KLETOI and is rendered by either “invited” or “called.” We can say with a surety that this “many” includes millions of Jews who as a nation had the promise of Exodus 19:6.

[2] Few chosen: The Greek is EKLEKTOI from which comes “elected.” The phrase may be: “many called but few elected.” Research the word chosen as a common term used for disciples of the Nazarene. Compare Revelation 17:14. See notes on Matthew 7:14 and read Luke 13:23. It is one thing to be “invited” and it is another to be finally “chosen.” As Jesus’ parable at Matthew 13:3-9 shows there are many who hear the invitation but do not last. Compare 1 John 2:19.

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Preceding

Matthew 22:1-6 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Parable of Invitation to a Marriage

Matthew 22:7-10 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Invitations after City’s Destruction

Matthew 22:11-13 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: King’s Inspection and Marriage Garments

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Additional reading

1. Memorizing wonderfully 31 Son of David and God’s Kingdom
2. Not about personal salvation but about a bigger Plan
3. Songs of Moses and the servants of God
4. What is the Kingdom of God?
5. Colour-blindness and road code
6. Do those who want to follow Christ to be Jews
7. Living stones 5 Abraham’s seed and gentiles
8. The revival of Israel
9. Redemption #9 Only way
10. Memorizing wonderfully 67: Galatians 3:29 Heirs according to promise.
11. Jerusalem and a son’s kingdom

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