For many are called, but few are chosen Matthew 22:14
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"Many" means all morally accountable people who have ever lived on earth per 1TM 2:3-4 & JN 3:16. Of course, not everyone received 10 talents-worth of information (the NT Gospel of Christ), but the OT folks only had 5 talents worth and those without either testament only had one talent or general revelation, so people are judged on the basis of what they found when they sought God (MT7:7). Those who repented and cooperated with GW as revealed became chosen or elect/saved/saints/spiritually circumcised.
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Derived from the Greek verb ἐκλέγομαι (eklegomai), meaning "to choose" or "to select."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of being chosen is בָּחַר (bachar), Strong's Hebrew 977, which means "to choose" or "to select."
Usage: The term "eklektos" is used in the New Testament to denote those who are chosen or selected by God for a specific purpose or destiny. It often refers to believers who are chosen by God for salvation and service. The concept of being "chosen" emphasizes God's sovereign initiative in the process of salvation and His special relationship with His people.
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of being chosen is בָּחַר (bachar), Strong's Hebrew 977, which means "to choose" or "to select."
Usage: The term "eklektos" is used in the New Testament to denote those who are chosen or selected by God for a specific purpose or destiny. It often refers to believers who are chosen by God for salvation and service. The concept of being "chosen" emphasizes God's sovereign initiative in the process of salvation and His special relationship with His people.
Your interpretation is correct.
Here is the context of the verse you quoted.
Mat 22:1
And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,
Mat 22:2
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
Mat 22:3
And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
Mat 22:4
Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.
Mat 22:5
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
Mat 22:6
And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
Mat 22:7
But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.
Mat 22:8
Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
Mat 22:9
Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
Mat 22:10
So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
Mat 22:11
And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
Mat 22:12
And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
Mat 22:13
Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Mat 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.
In this parable, the king is God the Father, and Jesus is his son. The servants who were sent forth to bid people to the marriage supper of God's son were the prophets. Some of the Jews, to whom Jesus was referring, would not come (not could not come), others made light of the call, and others spitefully entreated the prophets or killed them. When God heard thereof, he was wroth, and he sent forth his armies and burned Jerusalem. He then sent more servants out into the highways to bid others to the wedding, and it was furnished with guests; both good and bad. The man who was found without a proper wedding garment, or the man who was not arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints (Rev. 19:8), was cast into outer darkness where there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Why? Because it is only those who answer the call and who are found having Christ's righteousness imputed unto them who will be chosen to partake of the marriage supper of the Lamb.
Here is the context of the verse you quoted.
Mat 22:1
And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,
Mat 22:2
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
Mat 22:3
And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
Mat 22:4
Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.
Mat 22:5
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
Mat 22:6
And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
Mat 22:7
But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.
Mat 22:8
Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
Mat 22:9
Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
Mat 22:10
So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
Mat 22:11
And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
Mat 22:12
And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
Mat 22:13
Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Mat 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.
In this parable, the king is God the Father, and Jesus is his son. The servants who were sent forth to bid people to the marriage supper of God's son were the prophets. Some of the Jews, to whom Jesus was referring, would not come (not could not come), others made light of the call, and others spitefully entreated the prophets or killed them. When God heard thereof, he was wroth, and he sent forth his armies and burned Jerusalem. He then sent more servants out into the highways to bid others to the wedding, and it was furnished with guests; both good and bad. The man who was found without a proper wedding garment, or the man who was not arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints (Rev. 19:8), was cast into outer darkness where there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Why? Because it is only those who answer the call and who are found having Christ's righteousness imputed unto them who will be chosen to partake of the marriage supper of the Lamb.
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It might be this:
Will you be a Job in the book of Job and not deny God as you might go willingly through troubles too? will you have you are you going through them too?
I think the "many" word, are called really is"all"are called, and not all will willingly got through troubles remaining in trust to God over it all.
If God has not called all, then God is unfair, and I think not!
Will you be a Job in the book of Job and not deny God as you might go willingly through troubles too? will you have you are you going through them too?
I think the "many" word, are called really is"all"are called, and not all will willingly got through troubles remaining in trust to God over it all.
If God has not called all, then God is unfair, and I think not!
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I think that the "many called" and the "few chosen" represents the same exact individuals - with the number being the same between both groups. The difference is in what they are being compared to/against. The "many called", represents an absolute total of those called unto salvation in terms of number - a very big number; however, the "few chosen", represents a small proportion, relatively speaking, when compared to/against the total number of individuals ever born, yet still representing all of those called.
[Rev 7:9 KJV] 9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
[Mat 7:14 KJV] 14 Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
[Luk 13:24 KJV] 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
[Rev 7:9 KJV] 9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
[Mat 7:14 KJV] 14 Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
[Luk 13:24 KJV] 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Huh?
What's wrong with an originalist point of view?
To understand the US Constitution properly they study 17th century English for the meanings of terms.
That's what makes a constitutional lawyer.
So how does not understanding 1st century Hebrew and Greek Judaism terms not help understanding what was said, why it was said, and why it was said in the way it was said?
Obviously they were comfortable communicating with each other with an intended understanding from the words provided.
Maybe we should try to understand from their perspective instead of a 2,000 year later and half a planet away understanding.
What's wrong with an originalist point of view?
To understand the US Constitution properly they study 17th century English for the meanings of terms.
That's what makes a constitutional lawyer.
So how does not understanding 1st century Hebrew and Greek Judaism terms not help understanding what was said, why it was said, and why it was said in the way it was said?
Obviously they were comfortable communicating with each other with an intended understanding from the words provided.
Maybe we should try to understand from their perspective instead of a 2,000 year later and half a planet away understanding.
Mat 22:13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Mat 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
1Co 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.
Joh 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
1Co 12:3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
Mar 4:14 The sower soweth the word.
Mar 4:15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
Mar 4:16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
Mar 4:17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
Mar 4:18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
Mar 4:19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
Mat 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
2Ti 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
2Ti 3:4 lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2Ti 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Gal 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Gal 5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
God's kingdom is true love so we have to have a choice in our salvation.
If God chooses who will be saved without their choice then many are called but few are chosen would not make sense for why would God call people and then not choose them.
So we have a choice in our salvation.
God will call a person according to their heart condition, and will work in their life to get them to the truth, but when they get to the door of truth they have to decide to go through for God's kingdom is true love, but they would of not got to the door of truth unless God intervened in their life.
And the door of truth is to allow the Spirit to lead you to be Christlike which some people fall short of that.
Not everybody that is called will follow through according to the will of God.
Mat 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
1Co 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.
Joh 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
1Co 12:3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
Mar 4:14 The sower soweth the word.
Mar 4:15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
Mar 4:16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
Mar 4:17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
Mar 4:18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
Mar 4:19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
Mat 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
2Ti 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
2Ti 3:4 lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2Ti 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Gal 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Gal 5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
God's kingdom is true love so we have to have a choice in our salvation.
If God chooses who will be saved without their choice then many are called but few are chosen would not make sense for why would God call people and then not choose them.
So we have a choice in our salvation.
God will call a person according to their heart condition, and will work in their life to get them to the truth, but when they get to the door of truth they have to decide to go through for God's kingdom is true love, but they would of not got to the door of truth unless God intervened in their life.
And the door of truth is to allow the Spirit to lead you to be Christlike which some people fall short of that.
Not everybody that is called will follow through according to the will of God.
Too bad "true" is not often. The Bible says God’s Spirit is love and truth (1JN 4:8 & 5:6), which means all love (agape, RM 6:5-8) in all people is God’s operation, and all truth in all cultures is God’s revelation. Thus, becoming a Christian theist does not mean rejecting what is good and true in one’s pre-Christian experience or culture. When considering two different understandings (thesis A versus antithesis B), the truth may not be either one or the other but rather the proper harmonization of the two. (Both A and B = synthesis C.) All truth in all sources is God and thus will not be self-contradictory.
The Bible teaches (GN 1:3, JN 1:1-3) that both the world and inspired words are expressions of God’s Word/Logos, and thus scientific and spiritual truths must be compatible or else God would be tricky. So, while belief that God is love and Jesus is Lord is based upon the biblical revelation, knowledge also is gleaned from the natural sciences and common sense. While my interpretation of reality is influenced by the Bible, I utilize logical thinking, especially where the Bible seems silent, hoping that I am guided by the Spirit of Truth (JN 14:17).
Everyone ought to embrace this ecumenical hermeneutic. Logic is the way every sane soul has direct access to the supreme Mind or Logos (1CR 2:11-16). Right logic is the glue that binds all individual truths together in one catholic or universal faith. Logic provides the rationale for believing that the history of humanity is not a farce, and it sustains the hope of experiencing love and joy in a future heavenly existence. The beauty of this hermeneutic is the harmonization of whatever is good and true in all religions or isms. However, I realize that—just as frequently happens when a person shares favorite musical or scenic beauty with someone else—it may not move your soul like mine (MT 11:16-17). :^(
The Bible teaches (GN 1:3, JN 1:1-3) that both the world and inspired words are expressions of God’s Word/Logos, and thus scientific and spiritual truths must be compatible or else God would be tricky. So, while belief that God is love and Jesus is Lord is based upon the biblical revelation, knowledge also is gleaned from the natural sciences and common sense. While my interpretation of reality is influenced by the Bible, I utilize logical thinking, especially where the Bible seems silent, hoping that I am guided by the Spirit of Truth (JN 14:17).
Everyone ought to embrace this ecumenical hermeneutic. Logic is the way every sane soul has direct access to the supreme Mind or Logos (1CR 2:11-16). Right logic is the glue that binds all individual truths together in one catholic or universal faith. Logic provides the rationale for believing that the history of humanity is not a farce, and it sustains the hope of experiencing love and joy in a future heavenly existence. The beauty of this hermeneutic is the harmonization of whatever is good and true in all religions or isms. However, I realize that—just as frequently happens when a person shares favorite musical or scenic beauty with someone else—it may not move your soul like mine (MT 11:16-17). :^(
The Bible should be viewed as its own interpreter, and reliance should not be placed on human techniques or methodologies for understanding it. Scripture cautions us against such practices. It is only through the Holy Spirit, who discerns and compares spiritual things with spiritual, that the Bible can be truly understood and its message revealed to us. Neither should we seek spiritual truth beyond what is already presented in/by scripture.
[1Co 2:12-14 KJV]
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
[1Co 2:12-14 KJV]
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.