King James Version

Matthew 22:14

For many are called, but few are chosen.

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πολλοὶpolloimanyπολύς (polus)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “many”, the subject formG4183much, many; often.This verse uses “many”.manyγάρgarforγάρconjunction — “for”G1063for.εἰσινeisinareεἰμί (eimi)verb, present active indicative, 3rd person plural — “are”, an ongoing or repeated actionG1510I am, exist.areκλητοὶklētoicalledκλητός (klētos)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “called”, the subject formG2822called, invited, summoned by God to an office or to salvation.This verse uses “called”.calledὀλίγοιoligoifewὀλίγος (oligos)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “few”, the subject formG3641(a) especially in plur: few, (b) in sing: small; hence, of time: short, of degree: light, slight, little.This verse uses “few”.fewδὲdebutδέconjunction — “but”G1161a weak adversative particle, generally placed second in its clause; but, on the other hand, and.This verse uses “but”.ἐκλεκτοίeklektoiare chosenἐκλεκτός (eklektos)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “are chosen”, the subject formG1588chosen out, elect, choice, select, sometimes as subst: of those chosen out by God for the rendering of special service to Him (of the Hebrew race, particular Hebrews, the Messiah, and the Christians).This verse uses “chosen”.are chosen

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

for many are called, and few chosen.'

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American Standard Version (1901)

For many are called, but few chosen.

Young’s Literal Translation

for many are called, and few chosen.'

World English Bible

For many are called , but few chosen .”

Darby Translation

For many are called ones, but few chosen ones.

Douay-Rheims