"the first will be last and the last will be first" mentioned in the holy bible means what?

Question

in my opinion the earthly that are poor will be crowned forever, and the earthly rich maybe not be poor but won't have the status as big.

Answer 1

That wasnt in the bible. You are mistaking the bible for "Times are a changing" by Bob Dylan. Its ok because Bob Dylan is better than god anyway.

Answer 2

I believe it means that your motivation will provide your ultimate reward. If you strive to be the best by walking over others or by lying, slandering, etc., the is a good chance you will go far in the world. If you promote yourself, the world will notice an you will find earthy success. For proof, look at any politician and in boardrooms across the world.

If you attempt to serve others as Christ did - not by being a doormat but through genuine service to help others, you will not only enjoy a deep contentment that outlasts all of the creature comforts this world has to offer, you will also enjoy reward in the Kingdom as Jesus' disciple.

Answer 3

Matt. 19:30
Jesus adds: “However, many that are first will be last, and the last first.” What does he mean?

He means that many people who are “first” in enjoying religious privileges, such as the rich young ruler, will not enter the Kingdom. They will be “last.” But many, including Jesus’ humble disciples, who are looked down upon by the self-righteous Pharisees as being “last”—as being people of the earth, or ‛am ha·’a′rets—will become “first.” Their becoming “first” means they will receive the privilege of becoming corulers with Christ in the Kingdom.

Revelation 20:6  Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Answer 4

Its means the meek shall inherit the earth.
Those who don't boast and ask as if they're more important and
those that have all that means nothing to God.
If you believe in God, Jesus, Holy spirit your material things are not important in this lifetime.
As was stated in the scriptures that a rich man cannot inter into the kingdom of heaven, It is true.

See ya

Answer 5

Sounds like you've got it.
I don't think it's just about money, but reputation and other things too. Like the least respected will be the most respected in heaven.
On earth people base on status, in heaven, it's based on your heart.
And it is in the Bible- Matthew 19:30

Answer 6

There are many different scholarly opinions about what that means. Some say that it is a reference to the Gentiles who are the "last" inheriting salvation before the Jews who were first called by God.

Answer 7

Servitude and Humility always prevail.

In other words those who are ahead of the group [elders, leaders] should humble themselves and serve those who joined the group last, or stay in the back of the crowd, or are the least in social status...

Peace be with you!

Answer 8

That is one possible interpretation however you are assuming that a persons personal wealth came out of selfish desire and not a blessing from God. My personal feeling on this part of Scripture is that person that strive to place themselves first will be last and those that strive to put others first will be exalted by God.

Answer 9

i kinda agree with your interpretation as in the quran it says it is easier for a camel to fit through the head of a needle than a rich man to get into heaven...kinda funny, too bad heaven doesnt exist id love to see all the rich people on the outside trying to get in.....

Answer 10

I think it means that those who are last, meaning humble, will be recognized, and those who are the first, meaning full of themselves, will be humbled. Isn't this when Jesus speaks to his disciples of who is the greatest among them?