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Matthew 22:2

“The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who prepared a marriage feast for his son.

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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 again in parables, saying,

3He sent out his servants to call those who had been invited to come to the marriage feast, but they would not come.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 17:10You must follow the law given to you at the place Yahweh will choose as his sanctuary. You will be careful to do everything that they direct you to do.

Matthew 13:24Jesus presented another parable to them. He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found it and hid it. In his joy he goes, sells everything he possesses, and buys that field.

Matthew 25:1Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

John 3:29The bride belongs to the bridegroom. Now the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the voice of the bridegroom. This, then, is my joy made complete.

Ephesians 5:24But as the church submits to Christ, so also wives must 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 →

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