Translation Comparison

Matthew 20:16

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Matthew 20:16 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Matthew 20:16 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
American Standard VersionASV	So the last shall be first, and the first last.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	So shall the last be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Thus shall the last be first, and the first last; for many are called ones, but few chosen ones.
English Revised VersionERV	So the last shall be first, and the first last.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many are called, but few chosen.
World English BibleWEB	So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	So the last shall be first, and the first last, for many are called, and few chosen.'
American King James VersionAKJV	So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	\|So the last shall be first, and the first last.\|

King James Bible

KJV

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

American Standard Version

ASV

So the last shall be first, and the first last.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

So shall the last be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Thus shall the last be first, and the first last; for many are called ones, but few chosen ones.

English Revised Version

ERV

So the last shall be first, and the first last.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many are called, but few chosen.

World English Bible

WEB

So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

So the last shall be first, and the first last, for many are called, and few chosen.'

American King James Version

AKJV

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

|So the last shall be first, and the first last.|

King James Bible

KJV

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

American Standard Version

ASV

So the last shall be first, and the first last.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

So shall the last be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Thus shall the last be first, and the first last; for many are called ones, but few chosen ones.

English Revised Version

ERV

So the last shall be first, and the first last.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many are called, but few chosen.

World English Bible

WEB

So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

So the last shall be first, and the first last, for many are called, and few chosen.'

American King James Version

AKJV

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

|So the last shall be first, and the first last.|