Matthew 22:3
And sent foorth his seruauntes, to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they woulde not come.
Bible (Bishops')
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 kyngdome of heauen is lyke vnto a man that was a kyng, which made a mariage for his sonne.
Cross References
Proverbs 9:1Wysdome hath buylded her house, and hewen out seuen pillers:
Isaiah 55:1Come to the waters all ye that be thirstie, and ye that haue no money, come, bye, that ye may haue to eate: Come, bye wine and mylke without any money or money worth.
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 →