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and the last, first."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But many <i>that are</i> first shall be last; and the last first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But many <i>who are</i> first will be last, and the last first.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But many <i>who are</i> first will be last, and the last, first.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But many who are first will be last, and the last, first.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But many <i>who are</i> first, will be last; and the last, first.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But many <i>who are</i> first will be last, and the last, first.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But many <i>who are</i> first will be last, and the last, first.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last, and the last first.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But many who are now first will be last, and many who are now last will be first. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But many who are now first will be last, and many who are now last will be first." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last, and the last first." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last; and the last first."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But many who are now first will be last, and the last, first."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and many first will be last, and the last first.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But many first will be last; and the last, first."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and many first shall be last, and the last first.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And many first shall be last; and the last first.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But many that are first, shall be last: and the last, first. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But many of the first shall be last, and the last shall be first.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But many that are first will be last, and [the] last will be first.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Many who are first shall be last, and the last first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But many are first who shall be last, and the last first.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But many who are first shall be last; and the last first.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But many first, will be last; and the last, first.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but they that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But many who are now first will be last, and the last, first."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But many <i>that are</i> first shall be last; and the last first."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But many <Fr><i>that are</i><FR> first shall be last, and the last first.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/10-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3383" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">The Rich Young Man</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many who are</a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtoi (Adj-NMP) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">first</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esontai (V-FIM-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/2078.htm" title="2078: eschatoi (Adj-NMP) -- Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.">last,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2078.htm" title="2078: eschatoi (Adj-NMP) -- Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.">last</a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtoi (Adj-NMP) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">will be first.” </a> </span> <span class="reftext">32</span>As they were going up the road to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were amazed, but those who followed were afraid. Again Jesus took the Twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-30.htm">Matthew 19:30</a></span><br />But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30</a></span><br />And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-16.htm">Matthew 20:16</a></span><br />So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a></span><br />I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a></span><br />He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Ezekiel 21:26</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-11.htm">Job 5:11</a></span><br />He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/75-6.htm">Psalm 75:6-7</a></span><br />For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, / but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Psalm 113:7-8</a></span><br />He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11,12</a></b></br> And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/19-30.htm">Matthew 19:30</a></b></br> But many <i>that are</i> first shall be last; and the last <i>shall be</i> first.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/20-16.htm">Matthew 20:16</a></b></br> So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/10-11.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/9-35.htm">Last</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/10-41.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/12-6.htm">Last</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-13.htm">blesses the children that are brought unto him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-17.htm">resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-23.htm">tells his disciples of the danger of riches;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-28.htm">promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-32.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-35.htm">bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-46.htm">and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But many who are first</b><br>This phrase addresses the concept of societal and spiritual status. In the context of Jesus' teachings, those who are "first" often refer to individuals who hold positions of power, wealth, or influence. In the Jewish culture of the time, religious leaders, such as the Pharisees and Sadducees, were often seen as "first" due to their authority and adherence to the law. This phrase challenges the conventional understanding of greatness and success, suggesting that earthly status does not equate to spiritual favor.<p><b>will be last</b><br>The idea that the "first will be last" is a reversal of expectations. It implies a future judgment or reordering where those who are currently esteemed may find themselves in a lesser position. This concept is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as the parable of the workers in the vineyard (<a href="/matthew/20.htm">Matthew 20:1-16</a>), where those hired last receive the same reward as those hired first. It emphasizes humility and the idea that God's kingdom operates on principles different from worldly systems.<p><b>and the last</b><br>The "last" refers to those who are marginalized, oppressed, or considered insignificant by societal standards. In Jesus' ministry, He often uplifted the poor, the sick, and sinners, indicating that God's grace and favor are not limited to the socially elite. This aligns with the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>), where Jesus blesses the poor in spirit and those who mourn, highlighting the value of spiritual poverty and dependence on God.<p><b>will be first.</b><br>This concluding phrase offers hope and assurance to those who are "last" in the eyes of the world. It suggests a future exaltation and reward for those who remain faithful despite their lowly status. This reversal is a common theme in Jesus' teachings, emphasizing that true greatness is found in servanthood and humility. It also reflects the prophetic vision of the Messianic kingdom, where justice and righteousness prevail, and the humble are lifted up (<a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1-3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the nature of the Kingdom of God and the reversal of worldly values.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, who are learning about the cost of discipleship and the rewards in God's Kingdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rich_young_ruler.htm">The Rich Young Ruler</a></b><br>Earlier in <a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">Mark 10</a>, Jesus encounters a rich young man, which sets the context for this teaching about the first and the last.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a></b><br>The central theme of Jesus' teaching, emphasizing the values and priorities of God's reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_worldly_order.htm">The Worldly Order</a></b><br>The societal norms and values that prioritize wealth, status, and power, which Jesus contrasts with the values of the Kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reversal_of_worldly_values.htm">Reversal of Worldly Values</a></b><br>In God's Kingdom, the values of the world are turned upside down. Success is not measured by wealth or status but by humility and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_servanthood.htm">Humility and Servanthood</a></b><br>Followers of Christ are called to adopt a posture of humility, serving others rather than seeking to be served.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to focus on eternal rewards rather than temporary, worldly gains.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>The promise that the last will be first assures us of God's ultimate justice and fairness, even when it seems absent in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_for_the_marginalized.htm">Encouragement for the Marginalized</a></b><br>This teaching offers hope and encouragement to those who feel overlooked or undervalued in society.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god_show_himself_in_contradictions.htm">How does God reveal Himself through contradictions in theology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'first_will_be_last'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by "first will be last"?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_king_saul_die_in_the_bible.htm">How did King Saul die according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_today's_progressive_christianity.htm">What defines being a servant to all?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) <span class= "bld">Many that are first shall be last.</span>--It will be noted that St. Mark omits the parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard, which follows in St. Matthew as an illustration of the truth.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But many that are first shall be last; and the last first</span>. Most fitly does our Lord add this weighty sentence to what has just gone before. For thus he places himself, his grace, and his gospel in direct opposition to the corrupt teaching of the scribes and Pharisees. Perhaps the disciples thought within themselves, "How can it come to pass that we, the poor, the unlearned, the despised, are to sit upon thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel, amongst whom are men far our superiors in station, in learning, and in authority, such as are the scribes and Pharisees, and that rich young ruler just mentioned." Our Lord here teaches them that the future will reveal great changes - that some who are first here will be last there, and some who seem last here will be first there. The disciples, and others like them, who, having forsaken all and followed Christ, seemed to be last in this world, will be first in the world to come - most dear to Christ, the King of Heaven, in their lives; most like to him in their zeal for his cause. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/10-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">many [who are]</span><br /><span class="grk">πολλοὶ</span> <span class="translit">(polloi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">first</span><br /><span class="grk">πρῶτοι</span> <span class="translit">(prōtoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔσονται</span> <span class="translit">(esontai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">last,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔσχατοι</span> <span class="translit">(eschatoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2078.htm">Strong's 2078: </a> </span><span class="str2">Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">last</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔσχατοι</span> <span class="translit">(eschatoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2078.htm">Strong's 2078: </a> </span><span class="str2">Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[will be] first.”</span><br /><span class="grk">πρῶτοι</span> <span class="translit">(prōtoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, before, principal, most important. 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