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

Πολλοὶ δὲ ἔσονται πρῶτοι ἔσχατοι καὶ ἔσχατοι πρῶτοι.

Jesus

Matthew 19:30

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Topic

Pride vs. humility Pride Humility

Speaker

Jesus

Source

Gospel of Matthew The Bible

Medium

Scripture

Genre

Religious literature

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

Greek

Time

60 60s 1st century

Era

Classical antiquity

Occupation

Founder of a religion Religious leader

From

Israel Middle East Roman Empire

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Citation

The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Matthew 19:30).

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Source
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Medium
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Genre
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Time
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Citation

The Holy Bible: The King James Version. 1611. (Romans 6:23).

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Author

Paul Valéry
Medium
Essay
Statement Type
Paradox Zen koan
Language
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Time
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Citation

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