Matthew 22:15

"For many are called, but few chosen.”"

Key Reflection

"For many are called, but few chosen," (Matthew 22:14) signifies that while God's invitation to salvation is broad and inclusive, the actual number of those who truly respond in faith and receive eternal life is limited. This teaches us about the selective nature of divine grace amidst universal calls to repentance and faith.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verses 15-22. The Pharisees and Herodians endeavour to entangle Jesus; This narrative is also found in Mr 12:13-17; Lu 20:20-26. Verse 15. Then went the Pharisees. See Barnes "Mt 3:7". How they might entangle him. To entangle means to ensnare, as birds are taken by a net. This is done secretly, by leading them within the compass of the net, and then suddenly springing it over them. So to entangle is artfully to lay a plan for enticing, to beguile by proposing a question, and by leading, if possible, to am incautious answer. This was the kind proposed here to Jesus. In his talk. The word his is supplied here by the translators, perhaps improperly.

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