Matthew 22:3
And he sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding. But they were not willing to come.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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
2“The kingdom of heaven is like a man who was king, who celebrated a wedding for his son.
Cross References
1 Samuel 9:13Upon entering the city, you should find him immediately, before he ascends to the high place for the meal. And the people will not eat until he has arrived. For he blesses the victim, and thereafter those who were called will eat. Now therefore, go up. For you will find him today.”
Proverbs 9:1Wisdom has built a house for herself. She has hewn seven columns.
Isaiah 55:1All you who thirst, come to the waters. And you who have no money: hurry, buy and eat. Approach, buy wine and milk, without money and without barter.
Jeremiah 25:4And the Lord has sent to you all his servants, the prophets, rising at first light, and sending, and yet you have not listened, and you have not inclined your ears, so that you would hear,
Hosea 11:2They called them, and so they departed before their face. They offered victims to the Baals, and they sacrificed to graven 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 →