Matthew 22:2
The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son,
ASV Byzantine Text
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 answered and spake unto them again in parables, saying,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 17:10And thou shalt do according to the tenor of the sentence which they shall show thee from that place which Jehovah shall choose; and thou shalt observe to do according to all that they shall teach thee:
Matthew 13:24Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that soweth good seed in his field:
Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Matthew 25:1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
John 3:29He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, that standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is made full.
Ephesians 5:24But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be 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 →