Luke 13:30
And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.
Cross-references
Matthew 8:11
Related theme
In Matthew 8:11, the coming of Gentiles from east and west to the banquet directly illustrates the 'last becoming first' reversal of Luke 13:30.
Matthew 8:12
Related theme
In Matthew 8:12, the sons of the kingdom are cast out — showing the 'first become last' side of the reversal Jesus teaches in Luke 13:30.
Matthew 19:30
Parallel
In Matthew 19:30, Jesus repeats the same 'first-last' reversal saying, reinforcing the teaching from Luke 13:30.
Matthew 20:16
Parallel
In Matthew 20:16, Jesus concludes the parable with the same 'last-first' reversal, echoing Luke 13:30.
Mark 10:31
Parallel
In Mark 10:31, the same saying appears verbatim, reinforcing the theme of kingdom reversal where the humble are exalted.
John 9:39
Related theme
In John 9:39, Jesus declares the blind will see and the seeing become blind – a parallel reversal theme of the last becoming first.