Many are called but few are chosen

1. One of the sayings of Jesus, suggesting that salvation (see also salvation) is difficult to attain.

Example Sentences

And he understood suddenly the words of Christ, where it was written: “Many are called but few are chosen.”

From Literature

Thus, Tolstoy would have approved of the insight offered in another context by an earlier author, Saint Matthew: “Many are called, but few are chosen.”

From Literature

Many are called but few are chosen.

From The Guardian

As the old scout said, "For many are called, but few are chosen."

From New York Times

After a year with River North Dance in Chicago, Quinn returned to Shrewsbury, then moved to New York City - a place with plenty of aspiring dancers but auditions where many are called but few are chosen.

From Washington Times