Matthew 22:2
“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who organized a wedding celebration for his son,” Jesus explained.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
In Context
1Jesus spoke to them using more illustrated stories.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 17:10You must abide by the decision they give you there at the place the Lord will choose. Make sure you do everything they tell you to do,
Matthew 13:24Then he told them another illustrated story: “The kingdom of heaven is like a farmer who sowed good seeds in his field.
Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. A man found it, reburied it, and then full of joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
Matthew 25:1“The kingdom of heaven is like ten girls, who took their lamps with them to go and meet the bridegroom.
John 3:29The bridegroom is the one who has the bride! The best man waits, listening for the bridegroom, and is so happy when he hears the bridegroom's voice—in the same way my happiness is now complete.
Ephesians 5:24In the same way that the church does what Christ says, wives should do what their husbands tell them in all things.
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 →