The First Shall Be Last

Jesus warns against status and promises reversal.

Jesus repeatedly speaks of reversal to undermine prestige religion and to form humble disciples.

Scripture

Matthew 19:30

30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

Matthew 20:16

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

Mark 10:31

31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.

Luke 13:30

30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.