Matthew 22:15
Then the Pharisees left and met together to plot how they could trap him by what he said.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.
In Context
14For many are invited, but few are chosen.”
Cross References
Psalms 41:6They come to visit me, but their sympathy is not sincere. They're only interested in the bad news, which they spread around as soon as they leave.
Psalms 57:6They set a trap to catch me. I was so depressed. They dug a pit on my path but they were the ones who fell into it. Selah.
Isaiah 29:21those who say things to trick others into sin, those who trap people by legal arguments in court, those who lie to mislead the innocent.
Jeremiah 20:10I've heard many people gossiping: “He's the one who says, ‘Terror is everywhere!’ He has to be reported! Report what he's doing!” All my good friends are waiting for me to slip up. “Maybe he'll make a mistake so we can defeat him and get our revenge on him,” they say.
Luke 11:53As Jesus was leaving, the religious teachers and the Pharisees began to attack him aggressively, asking questions to provoke him.
Hebrews 12:3Think about Jesus who endured such hostility from sinful people so you don't grow tired and become discouraged.
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 →