Matthew 22:3
And sent out his servants to get in the guests to the feast: and they would not come.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
In Context
2The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king, who made a feast when his son was married,
Cross References
1 Samuel 9:13When you come into the town you will see him straight away, before he goes up to the high place for the feast: the people are waiting for his blessing before starting the feast, and after that the guests will take part in it. So go up now and you will see him.
Psalms 81:10\81:9\There is to be no strange god among you; you are not to give worship to any other god.
Proverbs 9:1Wisdom has made her house, putting up her seven pillars.
Isaiah 55:1Ho! everyone in need, come to the waters, and he who has no strength, let him get food: come, get bread without money; wine and milk without price.
Jeremiah 25:4And the Lord has sent to you all his servants the prophets, getting up early and sending them; but you have not given attention and your ear has not been open to give hearing;
Hosea 11:2When I sent for them, then they went away from me; they made offerings to the Baals, burning perfumes to images.
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 →