Matthew 22:2
The kingdom of heaven is like to a certain king, who made a marriage for his son.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 Jesus answering spoke to them again in parables, saying:
Cross References
Matthew 13:24Another parable he put forth to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field.
Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and concealed; and for joy thereof[13:44], he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
Matthew 25:1THEN shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.
John 3:29He that has the bride is the bridegroom. But the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. This my joy therefore is made full.
Ephesians 5:24But as the church is subjected to Christ, so also are 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 →