Matthew 22:3
and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
In Context
2“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king, who made a wedding feast for his son,
Cross References
1 Samuel 9:13As soon as you have come into the city, you will immediately find him before he goes up to the high place to eat; for the people will not eat until he comes, because he blesses the sacrifice. Afterwards those who are invited eat. Now therefore go up; for at this time you will find him.”
Psalms 81:10I am the LORD, your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.
Proverbs 9:1Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars.
Isaiah 55:1“Hey! Come, everyone who thirsts, to the waters! Come, he who has no money, buy, and eat! Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Jeremiah 25:4The LORD has sent to you all his servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them (but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear),
Hosea 11:2They called to them, so they went from them. They sacrificed to the Baals, and burned incense to engraved images.
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 →