Matthew 19:30

“But many that are first shall be last, etc.] This may refer unto, or be occasioned by, either the young ruler; signifying that he, and others like him, who were superior in riches and honour, were first in this world, of the first rank and figure, should be the last in the world to come: and the last shall be first; the apostles, who were last in this world, being poor, mean, and abject, should be the first in the other: or to the Scribes and Pharisees, who were in the chief place, and highest esteem, in the Jewish church, and yet least in the kingdom of heaven; when, on the other hand, the publicans and sinners, who were in the lowest class, and in least esteem, went first into it: or to…”

“This account is found also in Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-39. Matthew 19:16 One came - This was a young man, Matthew 19:20. He was a ruler (Luke); probably a ruler in a synagogue, or of the great council of the nation; a place to which he was chosen on account of his unblemished character and promising talents. He came running (Mark); evincing great earnestness and anxiety, He fell upon his knees (Mark); not to worship him, but to pay the customary respectful salutation; exhibiting the highest regard for Jesus as an extraordinary religious teacher. Good Master - The word “good” here means, doubtless, most excellent; referring not so much to the moral character of Jesus as to his character as a…”

“But many first - Many of those who were first called, shall be last - Shall have the lowest reward: those who came after them being preferred before them: and yet possibly both the first and the last may be saved, though with different degrees of glory. Mat 20:16; Mar 10:31; Luk 13:30. Next: Matthew Chapter 20”

“Mat 8:11, Mat 8:12, Mat 20:16, Mat 21:31, Mat 21:32; Mar 10:31; Luk 7:29, Luk 7:30, Luk 13:30, Luk 18:13, Luk 18:14; Rom 5:20, Rom 5:21, Rom 9:30-33; Gal 5:7; Heb 4:1 Next: Matthew Chapter 20”