Matthew 22:11

But, when the king went in to see his guests, he noticed there a man who had not put on a wedding-robe.

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In The King James Version

And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

In Context

10The servants went out into the roads and collected all the people whom they found, whether bad or good; and the bridal-hall was filled with guests.

12So he said to him ‘My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding-robe?’ The man was speechless.

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Cross References

Psalms 45:13The king’s daughter is glorious altogether, with dress of pearls inwrought with gold.

Zechariah 3:3Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments and was standing before the messenger.

Matthew 13:30Let both grow side by side until harvest; and then I will say to the reapers, Gather the weeds together first, and tie them in bundles for burning; but bring all the wheat into my barn.’”

Romans 3:22the divine righteousness which is bestowed, through faith in Jesus Christ, on all, without distinction, who believe in him.

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 →

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