Matthew 22:14

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Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet, where invited guests refused to come, so the king invited everyone from the streets. One guest was found without wedding clothes and was removed.

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Matthew 7:13Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
Revelation 19:9Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”
2 Peter 1:10Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For many are called, but few are chosen.”

World English Bible (WEB)

For many are called, but few chosen.”

King James Version (KJV)

For many are called, but few are chosen.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For many are called, but few chosen.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For out of all to whom the good news has come, only a small number will get salvation.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for many are called, and few chosen.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque muchos son llamados, y pocos escogidos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque muchos son los llamados, pero pocos los escogidos”».

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Matthew 22:14

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