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Matthew 19:29

Matthew 19:30 nasb — "But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.

NASB

""But many who are first will be last; and the last, first."

— Matthew 19:30, NASB

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Matthew 19 — Context

27

Then Peter said to Him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed You; what then will there be for us?"

28

And Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

29

"And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms for My name's sake, will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life.

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"But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.

Matthew 19:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:30 say?
Matthew 19:30 in the NASB reads: “"But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.”
Where is Matthew 19:30 in the Bible?
Matthew 19:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 30.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 19:30.
What translation should I read Matthew 19:30 in?
Matthew 19:30 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 19:30?
Matthew 19:30 reads (NASB): “"But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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