Matthew 22:9
Go therefore to the intersections of the highways, and as many as you may find, invite to the marriage feast.’
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
In Context
8“Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:1Does not wisdom cry out? 2 Does not understanding raise her voice? 1
Isaiah 55:1+ 55:1 (1-2) MP: By quotation, Messiah is declaring himself a parallel Feast Day fulfillment. “Every one come who is thirsty” (John 7:37-39) is applied Messiah’s ministry. (John 7:37-39; Rev 22:17) Culture Note: By quoting the first lines of this chapter, Messiah is referencing the entire chapter (as was a common custom of rabbis of his day because all Jews memorized the whole of Bible books), therefore the entire chapter is used to allude to his Messianic claim and be as a witness to this prophetic fulfillment. By quoting this passage, the Messiah applied the Tabernacles Water Pouring ceremony and the intention of the ceremony to himself and to the effusion and permeation of the Holy Spirit (Is 44:3). The Holy Spirit is promised to be given by Messiah and even accompanying His ministry. Bishop Lowth, in 1846, quoted an undefined passage in Jerusalem Talmud, concluding that the song in (Num 21:16-18) is to be sung in the times of the Messiah, possibly at this ceremony. The water is said to be “drawn from the wells of salvation” (Is 12:3), signifying the influences of the Holy Spirit to be given in the days of Messiah. “Hey! Come, everyone who thirsts, to the waters! + 55:1. Quoted in John 7:37; Rev 22:17 2 Come, he who has no money, buy, and eat! 2 Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. + 55:1. Quoted in Rev 21:6, 22:17 1
Mark 16:15+ 16:15. MPr: Rabbinic Tradition says, in the hour when King Messiah comes, He will stand on the roof of the Temple and proclaim the hour of their deliverance has come. Those who believe will rejoice in the light that had risen upon them (Is 60:1), “Arise, shine, for thy light is come.” This light is for those who believe only (Is 60:2), “For darkness shall cover the earth.” In that same hour, God uses the light of the Messiah and of Israel to shine on all nations that they should walk in the light of Messiah and of Israel (Is 60:3), “The Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.” (Ps 139:23-24, 26 in Yalkut, vol. ii. Par. 359, p. 56 c.). (Ps 139:23-24) He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.
Luke 24:47+ 24:47. MP: This field must be outside the city walls, Talmud states the city referred to is Jerusalem because God cares for her specifically. Therefore the disciples growth and multiplication requires being sown outside Jerusalem among the nations (Bab. Talmud: Kethuboth Folio 111B ref. 29). (Ps 72:16b) + 24:47. MP: Gracious words and most desirable are presented to the daughters of Jerusalem. (See also Ps 45:2). (Reason for fulfillment: Example of gracious words given to Jerusalem specifically). (Songs of Songs 5:16) + 24:47. MP: Messiah establishes an ideal and everlasting kingdom in Jerusalem that brings world-wide rein and peace. The nations come to submit to King Messiah’s authority and repent of war. (See also Ps 2:6-7, 2:12, 8:6; Is 9:6-7; Mic 4:1-3; 1 Cor 15:24-28) (Is 2:2-4) and + 24:47. MP: Descendant of Abraham - “By you all the nations of the earth (the Gentiles, non-Jews) will be blessed.” (Gen 12:3) in his name teshuvah ·complete repentance· + 24:47. Quoted from Ps 22:27 and remission of abstract sins ·miss the marks· should be preached to all the nations, + 24:47. Quoted from Is 2:2 starting with Jerusalem [City of peace].
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 →