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Luke 13:30

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And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.
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  1. Matthew 19:30Rank 1 from verse 30
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    30But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

  2. Mark 10:31Rank 2 from verse 30
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    31But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.

  3. Matthew 20:16Rank 3 from verse 30
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    16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

  4. Matthew 21:28–31Rank 4 from verse 30
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    28¶ But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.

    29He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.

    30And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

    31Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

  5. Matthew 3:9–10Rank 5 from verse 30
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    9And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

    10And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

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Luke 13:30

COMBINED MEANING

behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

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COMBINED MEANING

last

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At the end or after all others; latest or final.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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13:29And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

13:30And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

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13:31¶ The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.

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