Matthew 22:2
The kingdom of the heavens is like a man, a king who made a wedding for his son.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
In Context
1And having responded, Jesus again spoke to them in parables, saying,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 17:10And thou shall do according to the tenor of the sentence which they shall show thee from that place which LORD shall choose. And thou shall observe to do according to all that they shall teach thee,
Matthew 13:24He set forth another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens is compared to a man sowing good seed in his field.
Matthew 13:44Again the kingdom of the heavens is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man having found, he hid. And from the joy of it, he goes and sells all, as many things as he has, and buys that field.
Matthew 25:1Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to the bridegroom's gathering.
John 3:29He who has the bride is the bridegroom. But the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices with joy because of the bridegroom's voice. This therefore my joy is fulfilled.
Ephesians 5:24But as the church is subject to the Christ, so also the wives to their own husbands in everything.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 22:2-15
The Parable of the Marriage Feast. 1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. 5 But they made light of it,… Read the whole commentary →