Matthew 22:2
‘The kingdom of heaven,’ he said, ‘may be compared to a king who gave a banquet in honour of his son’s wedding.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
In Context
1Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables.
Cross References
Matthew 13:24Another parable which Jesus told them was this – ‘The kingdom of heaven is compared to a person who sowed good seed in their field.
Matthew 13:44‘The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a person found and hid again, and then, in their delight, went and sold everything that they had, and bought that field.
Matthew 25:1‘Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.
John 3:29It is the groom who has the bride; but the groom’s friend, who stands by and listens to him, is filled with joy when he hears the groom’s voice. This joy I have felt to the full.
Ephesians 5:24But as the church submits to the Christ, so also should wives submit to their 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 →