Verse Comparison: Matthew 20:16
American Standard Version
So the last shall be first, and the first last.
Amplified® Bible
So those who [now] are last will be first [then], and those who [now] are first will be last [then]. {For many are called, but few chosen.}
Contemporary English Version
Jesus then said, "So it is. Everyone who is now first will be last, and everyone who is last will be first."
Darby English Version
Thus shall the last be first, and the first last; for many are called ones, but few chosen ones.
Good News Bible
And Jesus concluded, "So those who are last will be first, and those who are first will be last."
International Standard Version
In the same way, the last will be first, and the first will be last. For many are called, but few are chosen."
King James Version
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
New American Standard Bible
"So the last shall be first, and the first last."
New International Version
"So the last will be first, and the first will be last."
New King James Version
So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"So the last shall become first, and the first last."
Young's Literal Translation
So the last shall be first, and the first last, for many are called, and few chosen.'